Basantpur - Gauriganj, Amethi

Basantpur is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Gauriganj and around 62 km from Sultanpur. Lakhnabasantpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpur is 169030. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.84 hectares and falls under the 227809 pincode. Jagdishpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Basantpur

As per Census 2011, Basantpur village has a total population of 1,864 people, consisting of 964 males and 900 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 894 literate and 970 illiterate residents. Additionally, 423 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basantpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Basantpur

Basantpur 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 Basantpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Basantpur. The nearest railway station is Nihalgarh, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagdishpur to Basantpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Basantpur 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 Basantpur

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

Health Facilities in Basantpur

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

FAQs about Basantpur