Bashat - Chenani, Udhampur

Bashat is a village situated in the Chenani tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chenani and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Bashat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bashat is 004989. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.5 hectares and falls under the 182141 pincode. Chenani is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bashat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bashat

According to the 2011 Census, Bashat village had a total population of 1,354 people, including 688 males and 666 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.24%, with male literacy at 74.82% and female literacy at 51.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Bashat

Bashat 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 Bashat

Bashat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chenani to Bashat is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Bashat is about 34 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 Bashat

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

Health Facilities in Bashat

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

FAQs about Bashat