Taparkela Khurd - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Taparkela Khurd is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Taparkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taparkela Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taparkela Khurd is 433105. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.7 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Taparkela Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Taparkela Khurd village had a total population of 842 people, including 428 males and 414 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.63%, with male literacy at 71.35% and female literacy at 35.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 795.

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

Nearby Villages of Taparkela Khurd

Taparkela Khurd 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 Taparkela Khurd

Taparkela Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Taparkela Khurd is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Taparkela Khurd is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taparkela Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Taparkela Khurd

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

FAQs about Taparkela Khurd