Basatpur - Kaliganj, Nadia

Basatpur is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 56.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gobra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basatpur is 321378. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.92 hectares and falls under the 713502 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Basatpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basatpur

As per Census 2011, Basatpur village has a total population of 2,821 people, consisting of 1,474 males and 1,347 females. The village has 709 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 338 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,317 literate and 1,504 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,525 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basatpur

Basatpur 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 Basatpur

Basatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katwa, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Basatpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Basatpur is about 56.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basatpur

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

Health Facilities in Basatpur

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

FAQs about Basatpur