Basraon - Raikot, Ludhiana

Basraon is a village situated in the Raikot tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikot and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ludhiana. Basraon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basraon is 033723. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 141108 pincode. Raikot is the nearest town.

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

Population of Basraon

According to the 2011 Census, Basraon village had a total population of 848 people, including 462 males and 386 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.71%, with male literacy at 84.50% and female literacy at 74.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Basraon

Basraon 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 Basraon

Basraon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadgarh, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ludhiana to Basraon is about 45 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 Basraon

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

Health Facilities in Basraon

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

FAQs about Basraon