Basmat - Vasmath, Hingoli

Basmat is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Basmath and around 63 km from Hingoli. Babhulgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Basmat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basmat is 546372. The village covers a total geographical area of 1975 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Basmat

According to the 2011 Census, Basmat village had a total population of 478 people, including 264 males and 214 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 811 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.17%, with male literacy at 95.05% and female literacy at 86.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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 Population478264214
Child Population (0–6 yrs)594217
Scheduled Castes (SC)522824
Scheduled Tribes (ST)23149
Literate Population382211171
Illiterate Population965343

Nearby Villages of Basmat

Basmat 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)
MohgaonNorth1.60 km
KallaviNorth-West1.97 km
PolkaEast2.09 km
PhattepurNorth-East2.10 km
NasratpurSouth-West3.18 km
RodgaWest3.46 km
MhatargaonNorth3.53 km
DagadgaonNorth-West3.59 km
BoralaNorth-East3.86 km
ChandgavhanSouth-East3.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basmat

Basmat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basmat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Basmat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Basmat is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basmat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Basmat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Basmat

Where is Basmat located?

Basmat village is located in Vasmath Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Basmat?

The Village Panchayat of Basmat is Babhulgaon.

What is the pincode of Basmat?

The pincode of Basmat is 431512.

What is the population of Basmat?

Basmat had a total population of 478, including 264 males and 214 females.

How many households are there in Basmat?

Basmat had 103 households.

What is the literacy rate in Basmat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basmat was 91.17%. Male literacy was 95.05% and female literacy was 86.80%.