Basoda - Rahatgarh, Sagar

Basoda is a village situated in the Rahatgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahatgarh and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Basoda (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basoda is 460439. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.59 hectares and falls under the 470119 pincode. Rahatgarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Basoda

As per Census 2011, Basoda village has a total population of 801 people, consisting of 438 males and 363 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 828 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 500 literate and 301 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population801438363
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1176453
Scheduled Castes (SC)240138102
Scheduled Tribes (ST)25178
Literate Population500319181
Illiterate Population301119182

Nearby Villages of Basoda

Basoda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SingraiSouth1.27 km
PachohaNorth1.49 km
BandrawaliWest1.97 km
SairwasaNorth-West2.22 km
Khairoda TenyondaSouth-West2.23 km
SaikhedaSouth-East2.64 km
KhatakheriEast2.75 km
MadiyaNorth-East2.82 km
BinaikiNorth-East2.87 km
BatyaodaSouth-West2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basoda

Basoda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sumreri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahatgarh to Basoda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Basoda is about 58 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 Basoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Basoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Basoda

Where is Basoda located?

Basoda village is located in Rahatgarh Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basoda?

The Gram Panchayat of Basoda is Basoda (p).

What is the pincode of Basoda?

The pincode of Basoda is 470119.

What is the population of Basoda?

Basoda has a total population of 801, including 438 males and 363 females.

How many households are there in Basoda?

There are 171 households in Basoda.

What is the literacy rate in Basoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basoda is 62.42%. Male literacy is 72.83% and female literacy is 49.86%.