Mohka Village - Basna, Mahasamund

Mohka is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Mohka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohka is 445750. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.69 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Mohka 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 Mohka

As per Census 2011, Mohka village has a total population of 1,210 people, consisting of 576 males and 634 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 857 literate and 353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 301 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohka

Mohka 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 Mohka

Mohka 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 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Mohka is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Mohka is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohka

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

Health Facilities in Mohka

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

FAQs about Mohka