Baskuhud - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Baskuhud is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Baanskund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baskuhud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baskuhud is 447620. The village covers a total geographical area of 954.58 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Baskuhud

According to the 2011 Census, Baskuhud village had a total population of 743 people, including 359 males and 384 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.25%, with male literacy at 56.69% and female literacy at 45.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 529.

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

Nearby Villages of Baskuhud

Baskuhud 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 Baskuhud

Baskuhud 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Baskuhud is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Baskuhud is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baskuhud

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

Health Facilities in Baskuhud

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

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