Chimarkel Village - Basna, Mahasamund

Chimarkel is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Chimarkel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chimarkel is 445833. The village covers a total geographical area of 629.58 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chimarkel 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 Chimarkel

As per Census 2011, Chimarkel village has a total population of 1,435 people, consisting of 684 males and 751 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 872 literate and 563 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 641 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chimarkel are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chimarkel

Chimarkel 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 Chimarkel

Chimarkel 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 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Chimarkel is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Chimarkel 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 Chimarkel

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

Health Facilities in Chimarkel

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

FAQs about Chimarkel