Basantapur - Basta, Balasore

Basantapur is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Basta and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Natakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantapur is 392348. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Basantapur

As per Census 2011, Basantapur village has a total population of 1,575 people, consisting of 815 males and 760 females. The village has 394 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,252 literate and 323 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basantapur

Basantapur 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 Basantapur

Basantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Basantapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Basantapur is about 35 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 Basantapur

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

Health Facilities in Basantapur

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

FAQs about Basantapur