Basantpura - Rajpura, Patiala

Basantpura is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Basantpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpura is 036992. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 140402 pincode. Rajpura is the nearest town.

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

Population of Basantpura

As per Census 2011, Basantpura village has a total population of 1,351 people, consisting of 694 males and 657 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 843 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 622 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basantpura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Basantpura

Basantpura 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 Basantpura

Basantpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarai Banjara, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Basantpura 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 Basantpura

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

Health Facilities in Basantpura

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

FAQs about Basantpura