Basantpur - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh
Basantpur is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Baramkela and around 58 km from Raigarh. Khorigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpur is 435681. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.45 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Lailunga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Khorigaon | North | 1.26 km |
| Kamrid | South | 1.31 km |
| Bikrampali | East | 1.40 km |
| Singarpur | West | 1.50 km |
| Dhumabhantha | West | 1.80 km |
| Bamhanipali | South-East | 1.81 km |
| Boirdih | North-West | 2.06 km |
| Eripali | North-East | 2.10 km |
| Gopalpur | South | 2.57 km |
| Penwara | North | 2.76 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Basantpur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Basantpur. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Basantpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Basantpur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Basantpur
Where is Basantpur located?
Basantpur village is located in Baramkela Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Basantpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Basantpur is Khorigaon.
What is the pincode of Basantpur?
The pincode of Basantpur is 496551.