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

As per Census 2011, Basudebpur village has a total population of 355 people, consisting of 161 males and 194 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,204 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population355161194
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603228
Scheduled Castes (SC)20187114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1497277
Literate Population1528072
Illiterate Population20381122

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PadamkuriEast0.75 km
BalaspurWest0.93 km
BetaharSouth-West2.18 km
ChausaSouth2.19 km
JhagraparaEast2.21 km
SarengaWest2.35 km
Purba DurgapurWest2.55 km
UdaypurSouth-East2.72 km
KhiltorNorth-West2.77 km
MaheshpurSouth-East2.94 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Basudebpur

Where is Basudebpur located?

Basudebpur village is located in Kushmundi Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basudebpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Basudebpur is Udaypur.

What is the pincode of Basudebpur?

The pincode of Basudebpur is 733132.

What is the population of Basudebpur?

Basudebpur has a total population of 355, including 161 males and 194 females.

How many households are there in Basudebpur?

There are 85 households in Basudebpur.

What is the literacy rate in Basudebpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basudebpur is 42.82%. Male literacy is 49.69% and female literacy is 37.11%.