Chanat - Basna, Mahasamund

Chanat is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Chanat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanat is 445704. The village covers a total geographical area of 584.11 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Chanat

According to the 2011 Census, Chanat village had a total population of 1,606 people, including 797 males and 809 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.78%, with male literacy at 71.03% and female literacy at 54.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanat

Chanat 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 Chanat

Chanat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Chanat is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Chanat is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanat

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

Health Facilities in Chanat

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

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