Sagundih - Basna, Mahasamund

Sagundih is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Karnapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sagundih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagundih is 445651. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.87 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Sagundih 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 Sagundih

According to the 2011 Census, Sagundih village had a total population of 413 people, including 210 males and 203 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.42%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 51.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Sagundih

Sagundih 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 Sagundih

Sagundih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Sagundih is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sagundih is about 117 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 Sagundih

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

Health Facilities in Sagundih

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

FAQs about Sagundih