Basakbari

Basakbari is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.6km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Basakbari village. As per 2009 stats, Gurail is the gram panchayat of Basakbari village.

Here you can discover what makes Basakbari unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Basakbari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Basakbari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basakbari is 311570. The village spans a total geographical area of 104.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Basakbari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Basakbari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Basakbari

According to the 2011 Census, Basakbari has a total population of about 615, with approximately 317 males and 298 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 603 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.82%, with male literacy at about 61.51% and female literacy near 45.64%. There are around 149 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basakbari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basakbari

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Basakbari. As per the 2011 stats, Basakbari had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Basakbari

Knowing the nearby villages of Basakbari helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Basakbari.

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