Basanti - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Basanti is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 30.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basanti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basanti is 310787. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.3 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Basanti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Basanti

According to the 2011 Census, Basanti village had a total population of 1,361 people, including 707 males and 654 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.67%, with male literacy at 85.09% and female literacy at 71.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Basanti

Basanti 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 Basanti

Basanti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Basanti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Basanti is about 30.8 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 Basanti

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

Health Facilities in Basanti

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

FAQs about Basanti