Basantpur - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Basantpur is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kolipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpur is 396037. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Basantpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basantpur village had a total population of 597 people, including 314 males and 283 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.66%, with male literacy at 93.48% and female literacy at 68.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Basantpur

Basantpur 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 Basantpur

Basantpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Basantpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Basantpur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basantpur

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

Health Facilities in Basantpur

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

FAQs about Basantpur