Basta - Tirwa, Kannauj

Basta is a village situated in the Tirwa tehsil of Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirwa and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kannauj. Basta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basta is 147237. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.32 hectares and falls under the 209732 pincode. Kannauj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Basta 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 Kannauj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Basta

According to the 2011 Census, Basta village had a total population of 5,870 people, including 3,115 males and 2,755 females, living in 1,066 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.63%, with male literacy at 80.61% and female literacy at 59.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Basta

Basta 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 Basta

Basta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kannauj, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannauj to Basta is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannauj to Basta is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basta

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

Health Facilities in Basta

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

FAQs about Basta