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

As per Census 2011, Khasgaon village has a total population of 486 people, consisting of 238 males and 248 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 435 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khasgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population486238248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156055
Scheduled Castes (SC)241311
Scheduled Tribes (ST)435211224
Literate Population1037330
Illiterate Population383165218

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MurragaonNorth2.55 km
PadhargaonEast2.59 km
BodagaonSouth-East2.85 km
TarandulNorth3.68 km
DhaneliNorth-West3.99 km
TahkantolaEast4.34 km
BudhiyarmariNorth-East4.53 km
NeeljharSouth-East5.00 km
GardaSouth-West5.17 km
KatholiWest5.49 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khasgaon

Where is Khasgaon located?

Khasgaon village is located in Bhanupratappur Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khasgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Khasgaon is Tarandul.

What is the pincode of Khasgaon?

The pincode of Khasgaon is 494670.

What is the population of Khasgaon?

Khasgaon has a total population of 486, including 238 males and 248 females.

How many households are there in Khasgaon?

There are 98 households in Khasgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Khasgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khasgaon is 21.19%. Male literacy is 30.67% and female literacy is 12.10%.