Baksara - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Baksara is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Baloda and around 40 km from Janjgir. Baksara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baksara is 436691. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.95 hectares and falls under the 495446 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Baksara

According to the 2011 Census, Baksara village had a total population of 1,727 people, including 855 males and 872 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.53%, with male literacy at 80.71% and female literacy at 62.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 498, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 507.

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

Nearby Villages of Baksara

Baksara 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 Baksara

Baksara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saragbundia, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Baksara is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Baksara is about 40 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 Baksara

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

Health Facilities in Baksara

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

FAQs about Baksara