Jagat Village - Basna, Mahasamund

Jagat is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jagat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagat is 445761. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.78 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jagat 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 Jagat

As per Census 2011, Jagat village has a total population of 953 people, consisting of 482 males and 471 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 658 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 91 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagat

Jagat 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 Jagat

Jagat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Jagat is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jagat is about 98 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 Jagat

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

Health Facilities in Jagat

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

FAQs about Jagat