Basna - Sojat, Pali

Basna is a village situated in the Sojat tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sojat and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Basna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basna is 090685. The village covers a total geographical area of 1688.44 hectares and falls under the 306306 pincode. Sojat is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Sojat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basna

According to the 2011 Census, Basna village had a total population of 2,115 people, including 1,032 males and 1,083 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.56%, with male literacy at 68.51% and female literacy at 32.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 349.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Basna

Basna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagri Sajjanpur, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sojat to Basna is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Basna is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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:

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:

FAQs about Basna