Basarawal - Sakri, Dhule

Basarawal is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Basarawal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basarawal is 526385. The village covers a total geographical area of 751 hectares and falls under the 424306 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Basarawal

According to the 2011 Census, Basarawal village had a total population of 2,658 people, including 1,304 males and 1,354 females, living in 614 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.91%, with male literacy at 59.71% and female literacy at 46.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,640.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6581,3041,354
Child Population (0–6 yrs)286130156
Scheduled Castes (SC)523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,6401,2951,345
Literate Population1,255701554
Illiterate Population1,403603800

Nearby Villages of Basarawal

Basarawal 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)
CharanmalSouth-West2.93 km
SariNorth-West4.13 km
KadupadaEast4.17 km
KhokaseNorth-East5.34 km
NagzariNorth-West6.01 km
UmarpataSouth-East6.61 km
NandarakhiSouth-East6.70 km
BorzarWest6.97 km
KotkhambNorth7.03 km
HanumantpadaNorth-East7.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basarawal

Public transport in the Basarawal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Basarawal is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Basarawal is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basarawal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Basarawal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Basarawal

Where is Basarawal located?

Basarawal village is located in Sakri Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Basarawal?

Basarawal is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Basarawal?

The pincode of Basarawal is 424306.

What is the population of Basarawal?

Basarawal had a total population of 2,658, including 1,304 males and 1,354 females.

How many households are there in Basarawal?

Basarawal had 614 households.

What is the literacy rate in Basarawal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basarawal was 52.91%. Male literacy was 59.71% and female literacy was 46.24%.