Ankori - Basna, Mahasamund

Ankori is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Ankori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankori is 445845. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.98 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ankori

According to the 2011 Census, Ankori village had a total population of 1,393 people, including 689 males and 704 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.06%, with male literacy at 85.26% and female literacy at 65.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankori

Ankori 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 Ankori

Ankori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Ankori is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Ankori is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankori

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

Health Facilities in Ankori

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

FAQs about Ankori