Basian - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Basian is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mahipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basian village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basian is 309628. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.72 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Basian

According to the 2011 Census, Basian village had a total population of 2,903 people, including 1,466 males and 1,437 females, living in 633 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.39%, with male literacy at 68.96% and female literacy at 53.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,271, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Basian

Basian 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 Basian

Basian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Basian is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basian

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

Health Facilities in Basian

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

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