Bashai - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Bashai is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Bashai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bashai is 148152. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.57 hectares and falls under the 206241 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 128 km away.

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

Population of Bashai

As per Census 2011, Bashai village has a total population of 1,064 people, consisting of 575 males and 489 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 740 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,064575489
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1497574
Scheduled Castes (SC)272147125
Literate Population740443297
Illiterate Population324132192

Nearby Villages of Bashai

Bashai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Tajpur BidhunaSouth1.19 km
Nawada LodhiNorth-East1.51 km
ChakarpurNorth-West1.93 km
BantharaWest2.07 km
Marha Machhi JhilNorth-West2.08 km
ModiyaiEast2.32 km
Khan Jahanpur SaharNorth-West2.55 km
SanwaliyaWest2.65 km
PaliaSouth-East2.68 km
PusauliSouth2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bashai

Bashai 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 Pata, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Bashai is about 128 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Bashai is about 40 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 Bashai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bashai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bashai

Where is Bashai located?

Bashai village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bashai?

Bashai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bashai?

The pincode of Bashai is 206241.

What is the population of Bashai?

Bashai has a total population of 1,064, including 575 males and 489 females.

How many households are there in Bashai?

There are 202 households in Bashai.

What is the literacy rate in Bashai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bashai is 69.55%. Male literacy is 77.04% and female literacy is 60.74%.