Sukhapali - Basna, Mahasamund

Sukhapali is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Sukhapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhapali is 445660. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.07 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sukhapali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraipali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sukhapali

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhapali village had a total population of 988 people, including 482 males and 506 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.15%, with male literacy at 72.24% and female literacy at 52.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 675, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sukhapali

Sukhapali is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sukhapali

Sukhapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Sukhapali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sukhapali is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhapali

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sukhapali village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sukhapali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sukhapali village are given below:

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