Basob - Konch, Jalaun

Basob is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Basob village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basob is 152014. The village covers a total geographical area of 1353.05 hectares and falls under the 285201 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Basob 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 Orai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basob

According to the 2011 Census, Basob village had a total population of 3,809 people, including 2,035 males and 1,774 females, living in 684 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 59.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,021.

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

Nearby Villages of Basob

Basob 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 Basob

Basob is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parauna, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konch to Basob is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Basob is about 40 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 Basob

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

Health Facilities in Basob

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

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