Basni - Pindra, Varanasi

Basni is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Basani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basni is 208486. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.36 hectares and falls under the 221204 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Basni

According to the 2011 Census, Basni village had a total population of 9,421 people, including 4,896 males and 4,525 females, living in 1,377 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.43%, with male literacy at 85.63% and female literacy at 62.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 886, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Basni

Basni 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 Basni

Basni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Babatpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Varanasi to Basni is about 22 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 Basni

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

Health Facilities in Basni

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

FAQs about Basni