Basantpur - Katghora, Korba

Basantpur is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Rall serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpur is 435851. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Katghora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basantpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basantpur village had a total population of 813 people, including 415 males and 398 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.37%, with male literacy at 75.29% and female literacy at 51.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 385.

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 >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Basantpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Basantpur is about 38 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 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