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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Basudha

As per Census 2011, Basudha village has a total population of 439 people, consisting of 223 males and 216 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 232 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population439223216
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492128
Scheduled Castes (SC)1749183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633033
Literate Population232131101
Illiterate Population20792115

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HatimariEast0.76 km
DharailNorth-East1.03 km
KharnunaWest1.24 km
MalanchaNorth-West1.28 km
Khord BabupurSouth-West1.39 km
FatepurNorth-East1.77 km
BhalukkokaNorth1.77 km
MirzadpurNorth1.95 km
JotjaduEast2.14 km
RanipurNorth-East2.62 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Basudha

Where is Basudha located?

Basudha village is located in Gazole Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basudha?

The Gram Panchayat of Basudha is Gazole-ii.

What is the pincode of Basudha?

The pincode of Basudha is 732124.

What is the population of Basudha?

Basudha has a total population of 439, including 223 males and 216 females.

How many households are there in Basudha?

There are 113 households in Basudha.

What is the literacy rate in Basudha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basudha is 52.85%. Male literacy is 58.74% and female literacy is 46.76%.