Mokhaputka - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Mokhaputka 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 132 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Mokhaputka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokhaputka is 445899. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.87 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mokhaputka 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 Mokhaputka

As per Census 2011, Mokhaputka village has a total population of 1,178 people, consisting of 557 males and 621 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 694 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mokhaputka

Mokhaputka 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 Mokhaputka

Mokhaputka 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 Mokhaputka is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Mokhaputka is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mokhaputka

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

Health Facilities in Mokhaputka

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

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