Basra

Basra is a village located in Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 60km away from sub-district headquarter Fatehgarh (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Jaisalmer. As per 2009 stats, Baiya is the gram panchayat of Basra village.

Here you can discover what makes Basra unique in its vibrant Fatehgarh-Jaisalmer region. You’ll see Basra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Basra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basra is 086576. The village spans a total geographical area of 1738.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 345027. Jaisalmer is nearest town to Basra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

When it comes to local governance, Basra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Basra

Population of Basra

According to the 2011 Census, Basra has a total population of about 292, with approximately 158 males and 134 females. The sex ratio is around 848 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.41%, with male literacy at about 53.16% and female literacy near 25.37%. There are around 52 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Basra. As per the 2011 stats, Basra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Basra

Knowing the nearby villages of Basra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Basra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Basra