Basta
About Basta
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Basta village is 325284. Basta village is located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.1km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 19.2km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Harit is the gram panchayat of Basta village.
The total geographical area of village is 74.64 hectares. Basta has a total population of 302 peoples, out of which male population is 155 while female population is 147. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 948 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of basta village is 82.78% out of which 85.81% males and 79.59% females are literate. There are about 69 houses in basta village.
When it comes to administration, Basta village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Basta village comes under Saptagram Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Chinsurah is nearest town to basta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Basta
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 302 | 155 | 147 |
| Children (0-6) | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 38 | 24 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 250 | 133 | 117 |
| Illiterate Population | 52 | 22 | 30 |
Connectivity of Basta
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Basta
Where is Basta located?
Basta village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Basta?
The Gram Panchayat of Basta is Harit (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Basta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Basta is 302, with 155 males and 147 females.
How many households are there in Basta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Basta village has a total of 69 households.
What is the literacy rate in Basta as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Basta is 82.78%. The male literacy rate is 85.81%, while the female literacy rate is 79.59%.