Basahar - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Basahar is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Vasahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basahar is 456395. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.89 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Basahar

As per Census 2011, Basahar village has a total population of 1,754 people, consisting of 935 males and 819 females. The village has 382 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 839 literate and 915 illiterate residents. Additionally, 304 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 326 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basahar

Basahar 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 Basahar

Basahar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talbahat, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Basahar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Basahar is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basahar

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

Health Facilities in Basahar

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

FAQs about Basahar