Awalachaka - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Awalachaka is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Anvalachakka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Awalachaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awalachaka is 445850. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.93 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Awalachaka 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 Awalachaka

According to the 2011 Census, Awalachaka village had a total population of 1,323 people, including 655 males and 668 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.12%, with male literacy at 69.88% and female literacy at 44.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 650.

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

Nearby Villages of Awalachaka

Awalachaka 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 Awalachaka

Awalachaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Awalachaka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Awalachaka is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Awalachaka

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

Health Facilities in Awalachaka

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

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