Baratapali - Dharamjaigarh, Raigarh

Baratapali is a village situated in the Dharamjaigarh tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 60 km from Raigarh. Bartapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baratapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baratapali is 434466. The village covers a total geographical area of 1579.79 hectares and falls under the 496116 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Baratapali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharamjaigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baratapali

According to the 2011 Census, Baratapali village had a total population of 1,488 people, including 731 males and 757 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.73%, with male literacy at 64.01% and female literacy at 41.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,299.

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

Nearby Villages of Baratapali

Baratapali 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 Baratapali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baratapali. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Baratapali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Baratapali is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baratapali

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

Health Facilities in Baratapali

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

FAQs about Baratapali