Basia - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Basia is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Basia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basia is 167956. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.1 hectares and falls under the 224159 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Basia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Basia

According to the 2011 Census, Basia village had a total population of 1,160 people, including 587 males and 573 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.49%, with male literacy at 88.06% and female literacy at 58.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Basia

Basia 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 Basia

Basia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Basia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Basia is about 26 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 Basia

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

Health Facilities in Basia

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

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