Basudha - Gazole, Malda

Basudha is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Gazole and around 24.4 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basudha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basudha is 312526. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.98 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Basudha

According to the 2011 Census, Basudha village had a total population of 439 people, including 223 males and 216 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.49%, with male literacy at 64.85% and female literacy at 53.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Basudha

Basudha 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 Basudha

Basudha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Eklakhi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Basudha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Basudha is about 24.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basudha

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

Health Facilities in Basudha

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

FAQs about Basudha