Basti - Konch, Jalaun

Basti is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Basti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basti is 151951. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.06 hectares and falls under the 285205 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Basti 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 Basti

As per Census 2011, Basti village has a total population of 792 people, consisting of 412 males and 380 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 512 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basti

Basti 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 Basti

Basti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konch to Basti is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Basti is about 39 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 Basti

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

Health Facilities in Basti

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

FAQs about Basti