Lalitpur - Basna, Mahasamund

Lalitpur is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bandabri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lalitpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalitpur is 445688. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.32 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Lalitpur 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 Lalitpur

As per Census 2011, Lalitpur village has a total population of 629 people, consisting of 317 males and 312 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 252 literate and 377 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lalitpur

Lalitpur 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 Lalitpur

Public transport in the Lalitpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Lalitpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Lalitpur is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lalitpur

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

Health Facilities in Lalitpur

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

FAQs about Lalitpur