Indian Village Directory

Rafel Village

Rafel is an inhabited village in Saraipali Sub-district of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. Its Census village code is 446012, the Census 2011 record lists 872 people in 247 households and the reported area is 232.78 hectares. The local references include Rafel Gram Panchayat, Saraipali CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saraipali at about 15 km.

In short:

Rafel is a village in Saraipali Sub-district, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India. The available record shows Census village code 446012 and 872 people in 247 households.

Village Code446012
Population872
Households247
Area232.78 hectares
Nearest TownSaraipali

Detailed village profile

Rafel at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 872 people, 232.78 hectares of reported area and Saraipali as the nearest town reference for Rafel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Chhattisgarh
District Mahasamund
Sub-district Saraipali
CD Block SARAIPALI
Gram Panchayat RAFEL
  • Rafel falls under Saraipali Sub-district in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh.
  • The Census village code is 446012.
  • The record lists 872 people living in 247 households.
  • The reported village area is 232.78 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Saraipali.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Rafel
Census Village Code
446012
State
Chhattisgarh
State Census Code
22
District
Mahasamund
District Census Code
411
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Saraipali
Sub-district Census Code
03340
CD Block
Saraipali
Gram Panchayat
Rafel
Households
247
Population
872
Male Population
445
Female Population
427
Sex Ratio
959.55
Area
232.78 hectares
Area
2.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Saraipali
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
491995
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 374.6 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.53 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 22.71% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 30.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rafel in the official administrative record. Census village code 446012, Rafel Gram Panchayat and Saraipali CD Block.

State Census Code
22
District Census Code
411
Sub-district Census Code
03340
Village Census Code
446012
CD Block Code
0107
CD Block Name
Saraipali
Gram Panchayat Name
Rafel

Location and Distance

Saraipali is the nearest town listed for Rafel, about 15 km away. Mahasamund is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Saraipali
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Mahasamund
Distance from District Headquarter
90 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saraipali
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saraipali
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Saraipali
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
232.78 hectares
Area
2.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 872 people in 247 households, with 445 male residents and 427 female residents. The average household size is 3.53, and SC share is 14.33% and ST share is 22.71% for Rafel. Population density works out to about 374.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
247
Total Population
872
Male Population
445
Female Population
427
Sex Ratio
959.55
Average Household Size
3.53
SC Population
125
SC Male Population
65
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
14.33
ST Population
198
ST Male Population
95
ST Female Population
103
ST Population Share
22.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rafel list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Rafel. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rafel include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Hand Pump
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rafel include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Rafel include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Rafel.

Power Supply For All Users
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rafel show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Black Gram and Kidney-Bean, net sown area is 201.45 hectares and irrigated land is 60.68 hectares (30.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Black Gram
Agricultural Commodities Third
Kidney-Bean
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.31
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.72 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
201.45
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
172.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
60.68
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
60.24 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.44 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Rafel

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
43
Banks in Matched Records
19
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 33 77%
CRM 10 23%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 14 33%
Axis Bank Limited 3 7%
Bank of Baroda 3 7%
Central Bank of India 3 7%
Punjab National Bank 3 7%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 491995 Kabeerdham Kawardha Kawardha (M + Og) Bus Stand Kawardha - 491995 Surjit Singh Khanuja Complex, Kabeerdham, Chhattisgarh, 491995
Bank of Baroda ATM 491995 Kabeerdham Sahaspur Lohara Odiya Khurd P. O. Uria-Khurd Rd, Teh.sahaspur-Lohara Main Road Uria-Khurd, Kabeerdham, Chhattisgarh, 491995
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 491995 Kabeerdham Kawardha Kawardha (M + Og) Raipur Road Kawardha Vardhaman Complex, Ward No - 24, Kabeerdham, Chhattisgarh, 491995
Bank of India ATM 491995 Kabeerdham Kawardha Kawardha (M + Og) Opp Bus Stand Surjeet Singh Khanuja Complex Kawardha, Kabeerdham, Chhattisgarh, 491995
Central Bank of India ATM 491995 Kabeerdham Kawardha Kawardha (M + Og) Kawardha-Raipur Road Gurukripa, Kabeerdham, Chhattisgarh, 491995
Bank of Baroda ATM 491995 Kabeerdham Kawardha Kawardha (M + Og) Raipur Road Kawardha Shri Bhawan Nha 12-A, Kabeerdham, Chhattisgarh, 491995
Central Bank of India ATM 491995 Kabeerdham Kawardha Kawardha (M + Og) Chhattisgarh, PIN -491995 Khasra No - 198/1, Darri Para Bilaspur Road Kawardha, Dist - Kawardha, Kabeerdham, Chhattisga…
Central Bank of India ATM 491995 Kabeerdham Kawardha Kawardha (M + Og) Dist - Kawardha, Chhattisgarh, PIN -491995 Khasra No - 198/1, Darri Para Bilaspur Road Kawardha, Kabeerdham, Chhattisga…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rafel village located?

Rafel is in Saraipali Sub-district of Mahasamund district in Chhattisgarh, India.

Which district is Rafel village in?

Rafel village is in Mahasamund district.

Which state is Rafel village in?

Rafel village is in Chhattisgarh.

Which sub-district is Rafel under?

Rafel comes under Saraipali Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rafel?

The Census village code of Rafel is 446012.

Which Gram Panchayat is Rafel under?

Rafel is listed under RAFEL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is SARAIPALI.

What is the population of Rafel village?

The village record lists 872 people and 247 households for Rafel.

How many households are in Rafel village?

The village record lists 247 households for Rafel.

What is the male and female population of Rafel?

The record lists 445 male residents and 427 female residents for Rafel.

What is the sex ratio of Rafel village?

The sex ratio of Rafel is 959.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rafel village?

The reported geographical area of Rafel is 232.78 hectares.

What is the population density of Rafel village?

The approximate population density of Rafel is 374.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rafel?

The nearest town listed for Rafel is Saraipali, about 15 km away.

How far is Rafel from the district headquarters?

Rafel is about 90 km from Mahasamund, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rafel from the sub-district headquarters?

Rafel is about 15 km from Saraipali, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rafel?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Rafel.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Rafel?

For Rafel, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Black Gram and Kidney-Bean, net sown area is 201.45 hectares and irrigated land is 60.68 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Rafel?

The page shows 43 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Rafel. These records include 19 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.