Basantpur - Janjgir, Janjgir-Champa

Basantpur is a village situated in the Janjgir tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Janjgir and around 10 km from Janjgir. Basantpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpur is 436537. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.32 hectares and falls under the 495671 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Basantpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basantpur village had a total population of 1,981 people, including 979 males and 1,002 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.56%, with male literacy at 93.13% and female literacy at 72.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Basantpur

Basantpur 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 Basantpur

Basantpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Basantpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Basantpur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basantpur

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

Health Facilities in Basantpur

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

FAQs about Basantpur