Basahi - Chitrangi, Singrauli

Basahi is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Basahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basahi is 503534. The village covers a total geographical area of 529.18 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Sidhi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Basahi

According to the 2011 Census, Basahi village had a total population of 2,215 people, including 1,134 males and 1,081 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.11%, with male literacy at 60.02% and female literacy at 43.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Basahi

Basahi 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 Basahi

Basahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bargawan, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhi to Basahi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Basahi is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basahi

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

Health Facilities in Basahi

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

FAQs about Basahi