Basant Kot
Basant Kot is a village located in Dera Baba Nanak tehsil of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Dera Baba Nanak (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Gurdaspur. As per 2009 stats, Basantkot is the gram panchayat of Basant Kot village.
Here you can discover what makes Basant Kot unique in its vibrant Dera Baba Nanak-Gurdaspur region. You’ll see Basant Kot’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Basant Kot
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basant Kot is 028883. The village spans a total geographical area of 215 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143511. Batala is nearest town to Basant Kot village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Basant Kot
Population of Basant Kot
According to the 2011 Census, Basant Kot has a total population of about 963, with approximately 499 males and 464 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 108 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 74 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.08%, with male literacy at about 70.14% and female literacy near 63.79%. There are around 188 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basant Kot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 963 | 499 | 464 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 108 | 63 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 74 | 41 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 646 | 350 | 296 |
| Illiterate Population | 317 | 149 | 168 |
Connectivity of Basant Kot
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Basant Kot. As per the 2011 stats, Basant Kot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Basant Kot
Knowing the nearby villages of Basant Kot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Basant Kot.
Frequently Asked Questions about Basant Kot
- Where is Basant Kot located?
- Basant Kot village is situated in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil, within the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Basant Kot?
- The Gram Panchayat of Basant Kot is Basantkot (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Basant Kot?
- The pincode of Basant Kot is 143511, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Basant Kot as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Basant Kot is 963, with 499 males and 464 females.
- How many households are there in Basant Kot as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Basant Kot village has a total of 188 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Basant Kot as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Basant Kot is 67.08%. The male literacy rate is 70.14%, while the female literacy rate is 63.79%.