Bassi - Bhulath, Kapurthala

Bassi is a village situated in the Bhulath tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhulath and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Bassi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bassi is 029070. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.6 hectares and falls under the 144621 pincode. Begowal is the nearest town.

Bassi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bholath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bassi

According to the 2011 Census, Bassi village had a total population of 1,952 people, including 978 males and 974 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.84%, with male literacy at 84.72% and female literacy at 77.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Bassi

Bassi 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 Bassi

Bassi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Cholang, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Bassi is about 34 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 Bassi

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

Health Facilities in Bassi

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

FAQs about Bassi