Barikpali - Pithora, Mahasamund

Barikpali is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jarabharan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barikpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barikpali is 446476. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.49 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Barikpali

According to the 2011 Census, Barikpali village had a total population of 664 people, including 336 males and 328 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.79%, with male literacy at 82.25% and female literacy at 63.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Barikpali

Barikpali 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 Barikpali

Barikpali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Barikpali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Barikpali is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barikpali

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

Health Facilities in Barikpali

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

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