Pilawapali - Pithora, Mahasamund

Pilawapali is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Pilvapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilawapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilawapali is 446356. The village covers a total geographical area of 793.03 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pilawapali 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 Pilawapali

According to the 2011 Census, Pilawapali village had a total population of 1,011 people, including 505 males and 506 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.41%, with male literacy at 75.69% and female literacy at 55.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 430.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilawapali

Pilawapali 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 Pilawapali

Pilawapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Pilawapali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Pilawapali is about 65 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 Pilawapali

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

Health Facilities in Pilawapali

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

FAQs about Pilawapali