Basai - Iglas, Aligarh

Basai is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Basai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basai is 122737. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.74 hectares and falls under the 202123 pincode. Aligarh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Basai 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 Iglas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hathras Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basai

According to the 2011 Census, Basai village had a total population of 1,811 people, including 975 males and 836 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.72%, with male literacy at 86.12% and female literacy at 57.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 740.

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

Nearby Villages of Basai

Basai 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 Basai

Basai 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 Sasni, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aligarh to Basai is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basai

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

Health Facilities in Basai

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

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