Barihapali - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Barihapali is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Barihapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barihapali is 445902. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.47 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Barihapali 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 Barihapali

According to the 2011 Census, Barihapali village had a total population of 654 people, including 320 males and 334 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.55%, with male literacy at 80.07% and female literacy at 65.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Barihapali

Barihapali 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 Barihapali

Barihapali 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Barihapali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Barihapali is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barihapali

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

Health Facilities in Barihapali

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

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