Basandra - Hatod, Indore

Basandra is a village situated in the Hatod tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatod and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Basandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basandra is 476081. The village covers a total geographical area of 738.98 hectares and falls under the 453111 pincode. Hatod is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Basandra

According to the 2011 Census, Basandra village had a total population of 1,507 people, including 770 males and 737 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.69%, with male literacy at 90.16% and female literacy at 52.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Basandra

Basandra 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 Basandra

Basandra 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 Balauda Takun, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hatod to Basandra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Basandra is about 38 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 Basandra

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

Health Facilities in Basandra

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

FAQs about Basandra