Pakela - Chhindgarh, Sukma

Pakela is a village situated in the Chhindgarh tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Chhindgarh and around 102 km from Dantewada. Pakela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakela is 450605. The village covers a total geographical area of 3414.22 hectares and falls under the 494111 pincode. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Pakela

According to the 2011 Census, Pakela village had a total population of 3,680 people, including 1,809 males and 1,871 females, living in 778 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.90%, with male literacy at 40.70% and female literacy at 21.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,908.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakela

Pakela 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 Pakela

Pakela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagdalpur to Pakela is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Pakela is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakela

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

Health Facilities in Pakela

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

FAQs about Pakela