Basauli - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Basauli is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Basauli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basauli is 200162. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.43 hectares and falls under the 223102 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Basauli 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 Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basauli

According to the 2011 Census, Basauli village had a total population of 1,836 people, including 942 males and 894 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.48%, with male literacy at 81.14% and female literacy at 61.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Basauli

Basauli 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 Basauli

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Basauli. The nearest railway station is Harpalganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Basauli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Basauli is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basauli

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

Health Facilities in Basauli

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

FAQs about Basauli