Rafel - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Rafel is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Raphel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rafel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rafel is 446012. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.78 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Rafel 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 Rafel

According to the 2011 Census, Rafel village had a total population of 872 people, including 445 males and 427 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.26%, with male literacy at 90.03% and female literacy at 70.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Rafel

Rafel 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 Rafel

Rafel 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 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Rafel is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Rafel is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rafel

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

Health Facilities in Rafel

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

FAQs about Rafel