Basti - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Basti is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 46 km from Gaurella and around 112 km from Bilaspur. Basti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basti is 437500. The village covers a total geographical area of 841.96 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Basti

According to the 2011 Census, Basti village had a total population of 1,311 people, including 668 males and 643 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.99%, with male literacy at 79.20% and female literacy at 52.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,124.

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

Nearby Villages of Basti

Basti 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 Basti

Basti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tenganmada, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Basti is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Basti is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basti

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

Health Facilities in Basti

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

FAQs about Basti