Basti - Junnar, Pune

Basti is a village situated in the Junnar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junnar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Basti village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basti is 555358. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.28 hectares and falls under the 412401 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Basti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Basti

According to the 2011 Census, Basti village had a total population of 1,112 people, including 558 males and 554 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.47%, with male literacy at 91.70% and female literacy at 77.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Basti

Basti 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 Basti

Basti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talegaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Basti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Basti is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basti

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

Health Facilities in Basti

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

FAQs about Basti