Basudebpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Basudebpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basudebpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basudebpur is 310499. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Basudebpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basudebpur village had a total population of 355 people, including 161 males and 194 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,205 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.53%, with male literacy at 62.02% and female literacy at 43.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Basudebpur

Basudebpur 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 Basudebpur

Basudebpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Basudebpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Basudebpur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basudebpur

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

Health Facilities in Basudebpur

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

FAQs about Basudebpur