Basra Village - Sikrai, Dausa

Basra is a village situated in the Sikrai tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikrai and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dausa. Kailai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basra is 078331. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 303326 pincode. Bandikui is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Basra

As per Census 2011, Basra village has a total population of 1,168 people, consisting of 582 males and 586 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 661 literate and 507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,168 582 586
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 188 106 82
Scheduled Castes (SC) 262 138 124
Literate Population 661 402 259
Illiterate Population 507 180 327

Nearby Villages of Basra

Basra 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
GoliyaSouth0.75 km
ItkaSouth-West1.60 km
SikandaraNorth1.68 km
GirdharpuraWest1.87 km
Brahman BairadaSouth-East1.91 km
BeendarwaraSouth-East2.17 km
KaleraSouth-West2.66 km
BawanparaNorth-East2.74 km
Raipura BrahmanEast2.78 km
ChhokarwaraSouth-West3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basra

Basra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arnia, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandikui to Basra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dausa to Basra is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Basra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Basra

Where is Basra located?

Basra village is located in Sikrai Tehsil, Dausa district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basra?

The Gram Panchayat of Basra is Kailai.

What is the pincode of Basra?

The pincode of Basra is 303326.

What is the population of Basra?

Basra has a total population of 1,168, including 582 males and 586 females.

How many households are there in Basra?

There are 207 households in Basra.

What is the literacy rate in Basra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basra is 56.59%. Male literacy is 69.07% and female literacy is 44.20%.