Toshgaon - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Toshgaon is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Toshgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Toshgaon is 445919. The village covers a total geographical area of 950 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Toshgaon 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 Toshgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Toshgaon village had a total population of 2,854 people, including 1,390 males and 1,464 females, living in 734 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.47%, with male literacy at 86.45% and female literacy at 68.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 382, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

Nearby Villages of Toshgaon

Toshgaon 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 Toshgaon

Toshgaon 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 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Toshgaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Toshgaon is about 108 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 Toshgaon

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

Health Facilities in Toshgaon

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

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