Basantpur - Sunderbani, Rajouri
Basantpur is a village situated in the Sunderbani tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sunderbani and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Bimbliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpur is 001618. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.7 hectares and falls under the 185203 pincode. Sunderbani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Basantpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nowshera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Basantpur
As per Census 2011, Basantpur village has a total population of 158 people, consisting of 83 males and 75 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 74 literate and 84 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basantpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 158 | 83 | 75 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 33 | 20 | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Literate Population | 74 | 45 | 29 |
| Illiterate Population | 84 | 38 | 46 |
Nearby Villages of Basantpur
Basantpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Basantpur
Basantpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunderbani to Basantpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Basantpur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Basantpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Basantpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Basantpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Basantpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Basantpur
Where is Basantpur located?
Basantpur village is located in Sunderbani Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Basantpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Basantpur is Bimbliya.
What is the pincode of Basantpur?
The pincode of Basantpur is 185203.
What is the population of Basantpur?
Basantpur has a total population of 158, including 83 males and 75 females.
How many households are there in Basantpur?
There are 41 households in Basantpur.
What is the literacy rate in Basantpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basantpur is 46.84%. Male literacy is 54.22% and female literacy is 38.67%.