Habekanta - Basna, Mahasamund

Habekanta is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Pathiyapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Habekanta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Habekanta is 445774. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.99 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Habekanta 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 Habekanta

According to the 2011 Census, Habekanta village had a total population of 529 people, including 246 males and 283 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.62%, with male literacy at 90.65% and female literacy at 75.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Habekanta

Habekanta 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 Habekanta

Habekanta 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 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Habekanta is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Habekanta is about 90 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 Habekanta

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

Health Facilities in Habekanta

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

FAQs about Habekanta