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

As per Census 2011, Ganekera village has a total population of 1,253 people, consisting of 606 males and 647 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 791 literate and 462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 570 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,253606647
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1506981
Scheduled Castes (SC)1175067
Scheduled Tribes (ST)570281289
Literate Population791458333
Illiterate Population462148314

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NawagaonNorth-East1.31 km
SaraipateraWest1.52 km
BargaonSouth-West1.63 km
GadahabhataNorth-West1.79 km
HabekantaSouth-East1.93 km
ChhirrachunwaEast2.25 km
PadardihSouth2.41 km
Koliha DeoriNorth-West2.44 km
KhatkhatiSouth-West2.72 km
BitangipaliSouth2.86 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ganekera

Where is Ganekera located?

Ganekera village is located in Basna Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ganekera?

Ganekera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ganekera?

The pincode of Ganekera is 493554.

What is the population of Ganekera?

Ganekera has a total population of 1,253, including 606 males and 647 females.

How many households are there in Ganekera?

There are 293 households in Ganekera.

What is the literacy rate in Ganekera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganekera is 63.13%. Male literacy is 75.58% and female literacy is 51.47%.