Basera Khurd - Dhampur, Bijnor

Basera Khurd is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Basera Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basera Khurd is 113503. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.09 hectares and falls under the 246746 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Basera Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Basera Khurd

As per Census 2011, Basera Khurd village has a total population of 5,286 people, consisting of 2,742 males and 2,544 females. The village has 854 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 908 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,973 literate and 2,313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basera Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,2862,7422,544
Child Population (0–6 yrs)908466442
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,268671597
Literate Population2,9731,7081,265
Illiterate Population2,3131,0341,279

Nearby Villages of Basera Khurd

Basera Khurd 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)
MatoradargaNorth1.48 km
Padli MandoSouth1.53 km
Hakimpur NarayanEast1.74 km
SijauliNorth-West1.76 km
AlipuraWest1.81 km
LatifullapurNorth-East2.05 km
MunimpurNorth-West2.16 km
MirzaapurSouth-East2.21 km
Mozampur SurajEast2.22 km
Dabkheri SalaarWest2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basera Khurd

Basera Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhampur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Basera Khurd is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Basera Khurd is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basera Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Basera Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Basera Khurd

Where is Basera Khurd located?

Basera Khurd village is located in Dhampur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basera Khurd?

Basera Khurd is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Basera Khurd?

The pincode of Basera Khurd is 246746.

What is the population of Basera Khurd?

Basera Khurd has a total population of 5,286, including 2,742 males and 2,544 females.

How many households are there in Basera Khurd?

There are 854 households in Basera Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Basera Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basera Khurd is 56.24%. Male literacy is 62.29% and female literacy is 49.72%.