Basatpur

Basatpur is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 25.8km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Basatpur village. As per 2009 stats, Bhatun is the gram panchayat of Basatpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Basatpur unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Basatpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Basatpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basatpur is 309582. The village spans a total geographical area of 236.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733157. Raiganj is nearest town to Basatpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Basatpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Basatpur

Population of Basatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basatpur has a total population of about 1,709, with approximately 849 males and 860 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 320 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 749 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 41.60%, with male literacy at about 48.29% and female literacy near 35.00%. There are around 364 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basatpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basatpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Basatpur. As per the 2011 stats, Basatpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Basatpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Basatpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Basatpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Basatpur