Basawanpur - Dhampur, Bijnor

Basawanpur is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Basavanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basawanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basawanpur is 113396. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 246733 pincode. Bahraur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Basawanpur 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 Nehtaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basawanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basawanpur village had a total population of 1,056 people, including 569 males and 487 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.20%, with male literacy at 90.66% and female literacy at 51.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415.

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

Nearby Villages of Basawanpur

Basawanpur 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 Basawanpur

Basawanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haldaur, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahraur to Basawanpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Basawanpur is about 28 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 Basawanpur

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

Health Facilities in Basawanpur

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

FAQs about Basawanpur