Basna - Bansur, Kotputli-Behror

Basna is a village situated in the Bansur tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from Bansur and around 62 km from Alwar. Holawas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basna is 073016. The village covers a total geographical area of 488 hectares and falls under the 301402 pincode. Kotputli is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Basna

According to the 2011 Census, Basna village had a total population of 1,795 people, including 967 males and 828 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.93%, with male literacy at 73.41% and female literacy at 41.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,795967828
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312166146
Scheduled Castes (SC)304168136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
Literate Population874588286
Illiterate Population921379542

Nearby Villages of Basna

Basna 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BisalwaNorth-East1.87 km
HolawasNorth1.92 km
BeelathSouth2.26 km
KhohriWest3.34 km
LekriNorth-East3.47 km
Anat PuraNorth-East3.50 km
GiroodiNorth3.92 km
GarhiSouth-West4.12 km
IndradaNorth-West4.27 km
Todiya Ka BasNorth-East5.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basna

Public transport in the Basna is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parisal, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotputli to Basna is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Basna is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basna

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

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

Health Facilities in Basna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Basna

Where is Basna located?

Basna village is located in Bansur Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Basna?

The Gram Panchayat of Basna is Holawas.

What is the pincode of Basna?

The pincode of Basna is 301402.

What is the population of Basna?

Basna had a total population of 1,795, including 967 males and 828 females.

How many households are there in Basna?

Basna had 313 households.

What is the literacy rate in Basna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basna was 58.93%. Male literacy was 73.41% and female literacy was 41.94%.