Basantapur - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Basantapur is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hensda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantapur is 387634. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basantapur

As per Census 2011, Basantapur village has a total population of 1,058 people, consisting of 515 males and 543 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 513 literate and 545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 931 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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Basantapur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Basantapur is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 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