Gerrabhatha - Basna, Mahasamund

Gerrabhatha is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Khatkhati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gerrabhatha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerrabhatha is 445783. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.16 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Gerrabhatha 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 Gerrabhatha

According to the 2011 Census, Gerrabhatha village had a total population of 390 people, including 202 males and 188 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.91%, with male literacy at 88.27% and female literacy at 73.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Gerrabhatha

Gerrabhatha 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 Gerrabhatha

Gerrabhatha 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 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Gerrabhatha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Gerrabhatha is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gerrabhatha

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

Health Facilities in Gerrabhatha

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

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