Mednipur - Basna, Mahasamund

Mednipur 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 100 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Madnipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mednipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mednipur is 445809. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.43 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Mednipur 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 Mednipur

According to the 2011 Census, Mednipur village had a total population of 1,369 people, including 668 males and 701 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.45%, with male literacy at 81.74% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Mednipur

Mednipur 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 Mednipur

Mednipur 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Mednipur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Mednipur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mednipur

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

Health Facilities in Mednipur

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

FAQs about Mednipur