Basahari - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Basahari is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 34.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paduma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basahari is 318274. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.2 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Basahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basahari

According to the 2011 Census, Basahari village had a total population of 1,709 people, including 898 males and 811 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.95%, with male literacy at 80.10% and female literacy at 60.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

Nearby Villages of Basahari

Basahari 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 Basahari

Basahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Basahari is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Basahari is about 34.8 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 Basahari

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

Health Facilities in Basahari

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

FAQs about Basahari