Basantpur - Adbhar, Sakti

Basantpur is a village situated in the Adbhar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from Malkharoda and around 50 km from Janjgir. Gorakhapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpur is 437218. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.36 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Sakti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basantpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basantpur village had a total population of 698 people, including 356 males and 342 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.08%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 60.90%.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Basantpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Basantpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. 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