Basantpur Anta - Colonelganj, Gonda

Basantpur Anta is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Basantpur Aata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantpur Anta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantpur Anta is 175113. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.89 hectares and falls under the 271504 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Basantpur Anta

According to the 2011 Census, Basantpur Anta village had a total population of 4,294 people, including 2,258 males and 2,036 females, living in 699 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.62%, with male literacy at 63.54% and female literacy at 38.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 907.

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

Nearby Villages of Basantpur Anta

Basantpur Anta 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 Basantpur Anta

Basantpur Anta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasturi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Basantpur Anta

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

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