Basona - Shahgarh, Sagar

Basona is a village situated in the Shahgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahgarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Basona (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basona is 460402. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.98 hectares and falls under the 470340 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Basona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Basona

According to the 2011 Census, Basona village had a total population of 705 people, including 383 males and 322 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 85.48% and female literacy at 73.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 417.

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

Nearby Villages of Basona

Basona 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 Basona

Basona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganeshganj, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Basona is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Basona is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basona

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

Health Facilities in Basona

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

FAQs about Basona