Basantpur - Jakhania, Ghazipur
Basantpur is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Khanpur Raghubar Rai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpur is 203658. The village covers a total geographical area of 5.66 hectares and falls under the 275203 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Khanpur Raghubar Rai | South | 0.50 km |
| Puniksa | North-West | 0.68 km |
| Abbopur | East | 0.71 km |
| Mathmauni Chak | South-East | 0.73 km |
| Keshaw Pur | South-West | 0.88 km |
| Bharpur | South-East | 1.22 km |
| Meerpur | North-West | 1.27 km |
| Gopal Pur | South-East | 1.28 km |
| Bahera | North-West | 1.30 km |
| Tajpur Shobha Mishra | South-West | 1.31 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Basantpur
The nearest railway station is Jakhanian, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Basantpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Basantpur
Where is Basantpur located?
Basantpur village is located in Jakhania Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Basantpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Basantpur is Khanpur Raghubar Rai.
What is the pincode of Basantpur?
The pincode of Basantpur is 275203.