Khogasa - Basna, Mahasamund

Khogasa is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Khogsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khogasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khogasa is 445693. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.58 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Khogasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraipali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khogasa

According to the 2011 Census, Khogasa village had a total population of 1,105 people, including 540 males and 565 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.51%, with male literacy at 79.75% and female literacy at 47.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 449.

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

Nearby Villages of Khogasa

Khogasa 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 Khogasa

Khogasa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Khogasa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Khogasa is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khogasa

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

Health Facilities in Khogasa

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

FAQs about Khogasa