Basantapur

Basantapur is a village located in Shyampur Ii subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.8km away from sub-district headquarter Shyampur (tehsildar office) and 30.4km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Amardaha is the gram panchayat of Basantapur village.

Basantapur has its own place in the vibrant Haora region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Basantapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basantapur is 333212. The village spans a total geographical area of 53.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711312. Uluberia is nearest town to Basantapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Basantapur 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 Shyampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Uluberia 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 Basantapur

Below is a concise population overview of Basantapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 729 389 340
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 77 47 30
Scheduled Castes (SC) 182 100 82
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 1 N/A
Literate Population 563 315 248
Illiterate Population 166 74 92

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Basantapur village:

  • The total population of Basantapur village is around 729, including approximately 389 males and 340 females, with a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 77 children aged 0–6 years in Basantapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Basantapur village has 182 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Basantapur village is about 77.23%, with male literacy at 80.98% and female literacy at 72.94%.
  • There are around 165 households in Basantapur village.

Connectivity of Basantapur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Basantapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Basantapur

Where is Basantapur located?
Basantapur village is situated in Shyampur Ii Subdivision, within the Haora district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Basantapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Basantapur is Amardaha (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Basantapur?
The pincode of Basantapur is 711312, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Basantapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Basantapur is 729, with 389 males and 340 females.
How many households are there in Basantapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Basantapur village has a total of 165 households.
What is the literacy rate in Basantapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Basantapur is 77.23%. The male literacy rate is 80.98%, while the female literacy rate is 72.94%.