Khasgaon - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Khasgaon is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Tarandul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khasgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khasgaon is 447628. The village covers a total geographical area of 965.44 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Khasgaon 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 Khasgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khasgaon village had a total population of 486 people, including 238 males and 248 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.76%, with male literacy at 41.01% and female literacy at 15.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 435.

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

Nearby Villages of Khasgaon

Khasgaon 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 Khasgaon

Khasgaon 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 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Khasgaon is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Khasgaon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khasgaon

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

Health Facilities in Khasgaon

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

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