Padakipali - Pithora, Mahasamund

Padakipali is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Parasvani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padakipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padakipali is 446492. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.8 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Padakipali 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 Padakipali

According to the 2011 Census, Padakipali village had a total population of 590 people, including 288 males and 302 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.93%, with male literacy at 81.25% and female literacy at 55.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Padakipali

Padakipali 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 Padakipali

Padakipali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Padakipali is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Padakipali is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padakipali

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

Health Facilities in Padakipali

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

FAQs about Padakipali