Rasoda - Basna, Mahasamund

Rasoda is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Rasoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasoda is 445780. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.8 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Rasoda 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 Rasoda

According to the 2011 Census, Rasoda village had a total population of 2,186 people, including 1,082 males and 1,104 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.61%, with male literacy at 83.82% and female literacy at 67.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 444.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1861,0821,104
Child Population (0–6 yrs)267130137
Scheduled Castes (SC)225100125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)444224220
Literate Population1,451798653
Illiterate Population735284451

Nearby Villages of Rasoda

Rasoda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GerrabhathaSouth-East1.55 km
ChanaurdihNorth-West1.59 km
GadahabhataNorth-East1.87 km
SaraipateraEast1.99 km
JiradabariSouth-West2.19 km
SitapurNorth2.29 km
Chanordih TukdaNorth-West2.50 km
KhatkhatiSouth-East2.69 km
BargaonSouth-East3.05 km
DurugpaliNorth3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rasoda

Rasoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Rasoda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Rasoda is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rasoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rasoda

Where is Rasoda located?

Rasoda village is located in Basna Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rasoda?

Rasoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rasoda?

The pincode of Rasoda is 493554.

What is the population of Rasoda?

Rasoda had a total population of 2,186, including 1,082 males and 1,104 females.

How many households are there in Rasoda?

Rasoda had 500 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rasoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rasoda was 75.61%. Male literacy was 83.82% and female literacy was 67.53%.