Basai - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Basai is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Bamrol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basai is 454269. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.77 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Basai

As per Census 2011, Basai village has a total population of 872 people, consisting of 472 males and 400 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 425 literate and 447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Basai

Basai 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 Basai

Basai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotra, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Basai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Basai is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basai

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

Health Facilities in Basai

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

FAQs about Basai