Banpali - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Banpali is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Amarkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banpali is 445887. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.17 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Banpali 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 Banpali

According to the 2011 Census, Banpali village had a total population of 275 people, including 146 males and 129 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.40%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Banpali

Banpali 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 Banpali

Banpali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Banpali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Banpali is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banpali

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

Health Facilities in Banpali

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

FAQs about Banpali