Okasi - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Okasi is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Seoni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Okasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Okasi is 497825. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.51 hectares and falls under the 481226 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Okasi

According to the 2011 Census, Okasi village had a total population of 477 people, including 218 males and 259 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,188 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.45%, with male literacy at 91.58% and female literacy at 72.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Okasi

Okasi 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 Okasi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Okasi. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Okasi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Okasi

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

Health Facilities in Okasi

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

FAQs about Okasi