Basendi - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Basendi is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Basedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basendi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basendi is 489631. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.95 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Basendi

As per Census 2011, Basendi village has a total population of 1,353 people, consisting of 697 males and 656 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 784 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 249 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basendi

Basendi 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 Basendi

Basendi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Basendi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Basendi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basendi

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

Health Facilities in Basendi

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

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