Basulat - Falta, South 24 Parganas

Basulat is a village situated in the Falta subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.2 km from Falta and around 42.8 km from Alipore. Falta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basulat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basulat is 334215. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.66 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Basulat

According to the 2011 Census, Basulat village had a total population of 4,963 people, including 2,527 males and 2,436 females, living in 1,211 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.23%, with male literacy at 84.88% and female literacy at 73.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,244.

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

Nearby Villages of Basulat

Basulat 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 Basulat

Basulat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Diamond Harbour, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Basulat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Basulat is about 42.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basulat

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

Health Facilities in Basulat

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

FAQs about Basulat