Chhandanpur - Basna, Mahasamund

Chhandanpur is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Chhadanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhandanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhandanpur is 445785. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.42 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chhandanpur 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 Chhandanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chhandanpur village had a total population of 1,047 people, including 541 males and 506 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.99%, with male literacy at 76.24% and female literacy at 57.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhandanpur

Chhandanpur 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 Chhandanpur

Chhandanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Chhandanpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Chhandanpur is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhandanpur

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

Health Facilities in Chhandanpur

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

FAQs about Chhandanpur