Basni

Basni is a village located in Bemetara tehsil of Durg district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Bemetara (tehsildar office) and 86km away from district headquarter Durg. As per 2009 stats, Basani is the gram panchayat of Basni village.

Here you can discover what makes Basni unique in its vibrant Bemetara-Durg region. You’ll see Basni’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Basni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basni is 442031. The village spans a total geographical area of 527.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 491335. Bemetara is nearest town to Basni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Basni village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bemetara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Durg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Basni

Population of Basni

According to the 2011 Census, Basni has a total population of about 1,201, with approximately 623 males and 578 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 209 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 96 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.62%, with male literacy at about 70.30% and female literacy near 48.10%. There are around 183 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basni

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Basni. As per the 2011 stats, Basni had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Basni

Knowing the nearby villages of Basni helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Basni.

Frequently Asked Questions about Basni