Baspur - Suchetgarh, Jammu

Baspur is a village situated in the Suchetgarh tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from R.s.pora and around 27 km from Jammu. Baspur village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baspur is 006044. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.2 hectares and falls under the 181102 pincode. R.s.pora is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Baspur

According to the 2011 Census, Baspur village had a total population of 557 people, including 289 males and 268 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.89%, with male literacy at 97.22% and female literacy at 80.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Baspur

Baspur 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 Baspur

Baspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.s.pora to Baspur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Baspur is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baspur

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

Health Facilities in Baspur

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

FAQs about Baspur