Basantapur - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Basantapur is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Bamebari and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Basantapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantapur is 385365. The village covers a total geographical area of 1150 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Keonjhar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Basantapur

As per Census 2011, Basantapur village has a total population of 2,205 people, consisting of 1,126 males and 1,079 females. The village has 436 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,003 literate and 1,202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,187 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 Nayagarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Basantapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Basantapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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