Basi - Katangi, Balaghat

Basi is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Basi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basi is 497248. The village covers a total geographical area of 650.23 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Basi

According to the 2011 Census, Basi village had a total population of 1,517 people, including 754 males and 763 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 83.18% and female literacy at 71.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Basi

Basi 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 Basi

Basi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Basi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Basi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basi

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

Health Facilities in Basi

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

FAQs about Basi