Basantpur - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Basantpur is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Saltikari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpur is 440560. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.06 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Basantpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basantpur village had a total population of 453 people, including 232 males and 221 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.93%, with male literacy at 76.72% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Basantpur

Basantpur 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 Basantpur

Basantpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Basantpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Basantpur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basantpur

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

Health Facilities in Basantpur

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

FAQs about Basantpur