Basra - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Basra village had a total population of 1,168 people, including 582 males and 586 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.45%, with male literacy at 84.45% and female literacy at 51.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Basra