Borsi - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Borsi is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Borsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borsi is 446904. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.41 hectares and falls under the 493773 pincode. Dhamtari is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Borsi

According to the 2011 Census, Borsi village had a total population of 2,220 people, including 1,118 males and 1,102 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.52%, with male literacy at 87.30% and female literacy at 63.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Borsi

Borsi 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 Borsi

Borsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarsonpuri, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamtari to Borsi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Borsi 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 Borsi

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

Health Facilities in Borsi

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

FAQs about Borsi