Basupur - Pipili, Puri

Basupur is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basupur is 408788. The village covers a total geographical area of 28 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Basupur 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 Basupur

According to the 2011 Census, Basupur village had a total population of 240 people, including 127 males and 113 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.69%, with male literacy at 98.25% and female literacy at 80.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Basupur

Basupur 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 Basupur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Basupur. The nearest railway station is Jenapur Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Basupur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Basupur is about 32 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 Basupur

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

Health Facilities in Basupur

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

FAQs about Basupur