Basanpali - Tamnar, Raigarh

Basanpali is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Basanpali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basanpali is 434805. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.43 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Tamnar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Basanpali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lailunga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basanpali

As per Census 2011, Basanpali village has a total population of 1,408 people, consisting of 677 males and 731 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 929 literate and 479 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 228 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,408677731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19610393
Scheduled Castes (SC)843945
Scheduled Tribes (ST)228112116
Literate Population929504425
Illiterate Population479173306

Nearby Villages of Basanpali

Basanpali 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)
SalihabhantthaNorth-East1.95 km
GodhiSouth2.40 km
TamnarSouth-East2.61 km
JarekelaNorth-West2.63 km
KachkobaWest2.76 km
NawaparaNorth-West2.83 km
Dakshin RegaonNorth-East2.93 km
Uttar RegaonNorth-East3.39 km
MauhapaliNorth3.90 km
KasdolSouth4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basanpali

Basanpali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamnar to Basanpali is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Basanpali is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basanpali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Basanpali

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

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

FAQs about Basanpali

Where is Basanpali located?

Basanpali village is located in Tamnar Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basanpali?

Basanpali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Basanpali?

The pincode of Basanpali is 496107.

What is the population of Basanpali?

Basanpali has a total population of 1,408, including 677 males and 731 females.

How many households are there in Basanpali?

There are 375 households in Basanpali.

What is the literacy rate in Basanpali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basanpali is 65.98%. Male literacy is 74.45% and female literacy is 58.14%.