Garhpatni - Basna, Mahasamund

Garhpatni 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 141 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Gadhpatni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhpatni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhpatni is 445793. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.58 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Garhpatni 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 Garhpatni

According to the 2011 Census, Garhpatni village had a total population of 1,292 people, including 626 males and 666 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.95%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 54.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhpatni

Garhpatni 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 Garhpatni

Garhpatni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Garhpatni is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Garhpatni is about 141 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garhpatni

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

Health Facilities in Garhpatni

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

FAQs about Garhpatni