Ganekera - Basna, Mahasamund

Ganekera is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Ganekera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganekera is 445771. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.91 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ganekera 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 Ganekera

According to the 2011 Census, Ganekera village had a total population of 1,253 people, including 606 males and 647 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.71%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 58.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 570.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganekera

Ganekera 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 Ganekera

Ganekera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Ganekera is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Ganekera is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganekera

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

Health Facilities in Ganekera

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

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