Kanda Dongar - Basna, Mahasamund

Kanda Dongar is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Palsapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanda Dongar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanda Dongar is 445725. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.58 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kanda Dongar 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 Kanda Dongar

According to the 2011 Census, Kanda Dongar village had a total population of 313 people, including 151 males and 162 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.15%, with male literacy at 80.60% and female literacy at 54.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanda Dongar

Kanda Dongar 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 Kanda Dongar

Kanda Dongar 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 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Kanda Dongar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kanda Dongar is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanda Dongar

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

Health Facilities in Kanda Dongar

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

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