Basith - Konch, Jalaun

Basith is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Basith village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basith is 151866. The village covers a total geographical area of 29 hectares and falls under the 285206 pincode. Jalaun is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Basith

As per Census 2011, Basith village has a total population of 1,042 people, consisting of 576 males and 466 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 809 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 630 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basith are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,042576466
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1216952
Scheduled Castes (SC)23814098
Literate Population630399231
Illiterate Population412177235

Nearby Villages of Basith

Basith 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)
MithanpuraNorth0.76 km
DongarpuraSouth-West1.05 km
BibniEast1.27 km
LalpuraNorth1.29 km
SirtajpuraNorth-East1.53 km
RajipuraWest1.80 km
SikandrapurNorth1.97 km
KarmaraSouth-East2.00 km
MasudpuraNorth-East2.01 km
Sikri KhurdNorth-West2.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basith

Basith 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 Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalaun to Basith is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Basith is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basith

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Basith

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Basith

Where is Basith located?

Basith village is located in Konch Tehsil, Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basith?

Basith is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Basith?

The pincode of Basith is 285206.

What is the population of Basith?

Basith has a total population of 1,042, including 576 males and 466 females.

How many households are there in Basith?

There are 178 households in Basith.

What is the literacy rate in Basith?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basith is 60.46%. Male literacy is 69.27% and female literacy is 49.57%.