Basantia - Bonth, Bhadrak

Basantia is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Bant and around 26 km from Bhadrak. Basantia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantia is 394394. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 756144 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Basantia

As per Census 2011, Basantia village has a total population of 2,139 people, consisting of 1,120 males and 1,019 females. The village has 453 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,719 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 555 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basantia

Basantia 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 Basantia

Basantia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Basantia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Basantia is about 26 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 Basantia

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

Health Facilities in Basantia

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

FAQs about Basantia