Basata - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Basata is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Dhamna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basata is 458066. The village covers a total geographical area of 889.28 hectares and falls under the 471101 pincode. Khajuraho is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Basata

According to the 2011 Census, Basata village had a total population of 704 people, including 369 males and 335 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.52%, with male literacy at 68.51% and female literacy at 49.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Basata

Basata 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 Basata

Basata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khajuraho to Basata is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Basata is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basata

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

Health Facilities in Basata

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

FAQs about Basata