Baspur - Nilanga, Latur

Baspur is a village situated in the Nilanga tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilanga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Baspur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baspur is 560780. The village covers a total geographical area of 435.52 hectares and falls under the 413530 pincode. Nilanga is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Baspur

As per Census 2011, Baspur village has a total population of 1,201 people, consisting of 602 males and 599 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 833 literate and 368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,201602599
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1356867
Scheduled Castes (SC)244122122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1286167
Literate Population833458375
Illiterate Population368144224

Nearby Villages of Baspur

Baspur 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)
UmardaraWest1.98 km
DangewadiNorth-West2.02 km
BibralNorth2.33 km
BakaliEast2.58 km
Khadak UmargaSouth2.68 km
WanjarwadaSouth-East2.82 km
KalandiSouth-West3.29 km
ShirolEast4.06 km
KatejawalgaSouth4.16 km
Ankulga (rani)North-East4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baspur

Baspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambika Rohina, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 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 Nilanga to Baspur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Baspur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baspur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Baspur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Baspur

Where is Baspur located?

Baspur village is located in Nilanga Tehsil, Latur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baspur?

Baspur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Baspur?

The pincode of Baspur is 413530.

What is the population of Baspur?

Baspur has a total population of 1,201, including 602 males and 599 females.

How many households are there in Baspur?

There are 255 households in Baspur.

What is the literacy rate in Baspur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baspur is 69.36%. Male literacy is 76.08% and female literacy is 62.60%.