Basti - Baikunthpur, Korea

Basti is a village situated in the Baikunthpur tehsil of Korea district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Baikunthpur and around 7 km from Baikunthpur. Basti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basti is 431417. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.92 hectares and falls under the 497335 pincode. Baikunthpur is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Baikunthpur 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 789 people, including 381 males and 408 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.52%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 58.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baikunthpur Rd, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baikunthpur to Basti is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. 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