Basigarh - Sirali, Harda

Basigarh is a village situated in the Sirali tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirali and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Sanwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basigarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basigarh is 486712. The village covers a total geographical area of 1004.55 hectares and falls under the 461335 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Basigarh

As per Census 2011, Basigarh village has a total population of 260 people, consisting of 130 males and 130 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 48 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 247 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basigarh

Basigarh 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 Basigarh

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Basigarh. The nearest railway station is Dagarhkeri, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Basigarh is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Basigarh is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basigarh

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

Health Facilities in Basigarh

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

FAQs about Basigarh