Basila - Sagri, Azamgarh

Basila is a village situated in the Sagri tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagri and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Basila village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basila is 193074. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.48 hectares and falls under the 276135 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Basila

According to the 2011 Census, Basila village had a total population of 618 people, including 327 males and 291 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.95%, with male literacy at 85.56% and female literacy at 60.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Basila

Basila 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 Basila

Basila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sidhari Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Basila is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Basila is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basila

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

Health Facilities in Basila

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

FAQs about Basila