Durgapali - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Durgapali is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Sarangarh and around 55 km from Raigarh. Durgapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapali is 435482. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.71 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Durgapali

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapali village had a total population of 951 people, including 487 males and 464 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.49%, with male literacy at 56.79% and female literacy at 37.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgapali

Durgapali 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 Durgapali

Durgapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Durgapali is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Durgapali is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgapali

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

Health Facilities in Durgapali

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

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