Pudagarh - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Pudagarh is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Sirboda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pudagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudagarh is 445941. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.28 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Pudagarh 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 Pudagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Pudagarh village had a total population of 477 people, including 235 males and 242 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.11%, with male literacy at 68.47% and female literacy at 56.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Pudagarh

Pudagarh 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 Pudagarh

Pudagarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Pudagarh is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Pudagarh is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pudagarh

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

Health Facilities in Pudagarh

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

FAQs about Pudagarh