Pidhapal - Kanker, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Pidhapal is a village situated in the Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Kanker, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pidapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pidhapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pidhapal is 447820. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.24 hectares and falls under the 494334 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pidhapal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pidhapal

As per Census 2011, Pidhapal village has a total population of 1,202 people, consisting of 607 males and 595 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 742 literate and 460 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 774 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pidhapal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pidhapal

Pidhapal 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 Pidhapal

Pidhapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Pidhapal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pidhapal

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

Health Facilities in Pidhapal

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

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