Bastai - Kiraoli, Agra

Bastai is a village situated in the Kiraoli tehsil of Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kiraoli and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Agra. Bastai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bastai is 124793. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.06 hectares and falls under the 283101 pincode. Achhnera is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bastai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Fatehpur sikari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehpur Sikri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bastai

According to the 2011 Census, Bastai village had a total population of 1,748 people, including 926 males and 822 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.18%, with male literacy at 87.77% and female literacy at 57.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Bastai

Bastai 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 Bastai

Bastai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kitham, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achhnera to Bastai is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Agra to Bastai is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bastai

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

Health Facilities in Bastai

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

FAQs about Bastai