Basin - Malkharoda, Sakti

Basin is a village situated in the Malkharoda tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Malkharoda and around 81 km from Janjgir. Basin village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basin is 437319. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.57 hectares and falls under the 495691 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Basin

According to the 2011 Census, Basin village had a total population of 1,278 people, including 663 males and 615 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.10%, with male literacy at 78.71% and female literacy at 50.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 911, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Basin

Basin 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 Basin

Basin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Basin is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Basin is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basin

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

Health Facilities in Basin

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

FAQs about Basin