Basantapur - Delanga, Puri

Basantapur is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Singhberhampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantapur is 408564. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 752015 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 23 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 Pipili Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Basantapur village had a total population of 891 people, including 466 males and 425 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.08%, with male literacy at 90.22% and female literacy at 81.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Motari Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Basantapur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Basantapur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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