Padkipali - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Padkipali is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Maldamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padkipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padkipali is 446078. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.19 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Padkipali 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 Padkipali

According to the 2011 Census, Padkipali village had a total population of 733 people, including 371 males and 362 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.87%, with male literacy at 92.60% and female literacy at 74.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Padkipali

Padkipali 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 Padkipali

Padkipali 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 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Padkipali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Padkipali is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padkipali

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

Health Facilities in Padkipali

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

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