Basudebpur - Barabazar, Purulia

Basudebpur is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Barabazar and around 40.2 km from Purulia. Bhagabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basudebpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basudebpur is 331832. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.44 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Basudebpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basudebpur village had a total population of 813 people, including 404 males and 409 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.68%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 47.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Basudebpur

Basudebpur 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 Basudebpur

Basudebpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Basudebpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Basudebpur is about 40.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basudebpur

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

Health Facilities in Basudebpur

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

FAQs about Basudebpur