Jalkot - Basna, Mahasamund

Jalkot 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 95 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Pousara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalkot is 445762. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.1 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jalkot 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 Jalkot

According to the 2011 Census, Jalkot village had a total population of 282 people, including 135 males and 147 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.57%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 68.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalkot

Jalkot 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 Jalkot

Jalkot 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 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Jalkot is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jalkot is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalkot

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

Health Facilities in Jalkot

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

FAQs about Jalkot