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

According to the 2011 Census, Basoda village had a total population of 801 people, including 438 males and 363 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.10%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 58.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Basoda