Basonti - Mathura

Basonti is a village situated in the Mathura tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Mathura, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Basonti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basonti is 124282. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.47 hectares and falls under the 281501 pincode. Goverdhan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Basonti

As per Census 2011, Basonti village has a total population of 2,679 people, consisting of 1,426 males and 1,253 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 504 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,527 literate and 1,152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 893 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basonti

Basonti 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 Basonti

Basonti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Radha Kund, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Goverdhan to Basonti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Basonti is about 20 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 Basonti

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

Health Facilities in Basonti

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

FAQs about Basonti