Bodapali Village - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Bodapali is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Risekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodapali is 445864. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.69 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bodapali 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 Bodapali

As per Census 2011, Bodapali village has a total population of 463 people, consisting of 233 males and 230 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 297 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bodapali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bodapali

Bodapali 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 Bodapali

Bodapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Bodapali is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bodapali is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodapali

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

Health Facilities in Bodapali

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

FAQs about Bodapali