Basai village, Shahbad tehsil | Pincode 325217

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Basai is a village in Shahbad mandal, Baran district, Rajasthan, with a population of 222 across 51 households and a literacy rate of 54.1%. It has access to four primary health centres, one hospital, and one shop.

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LGD code: 103244
Pincode: 325217
Post office: Shahabad (Baran)
Population: 222
Households: 51
Literacy rate: 54.1%
Sex ratio: 776 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 112
Distance to district centre: 389 km
Distance to mandal centre: 355 km
Distance to Jaipur: 209 km
Distance to Delhi: 28 km
Nearest railway station: Basai Dhankot · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Shri Balaji`S Multispeciality Hospital · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Basai compares

By population, Basai ranks #129 of 236 villages in Shahbad mandal.

Literacy rate

54.1%

+2.5% vs mandal average

Basai: 54.1%
Shahbad mandal: 51.6%
Baran district: 56.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

776

−151 vs mandal average

Basai: 776
Shahbad mandal: 927

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.6 vs mandal average

Basai: 4.4
Shahbad mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Basai at a glance

Basai is a village of 222 people in 51 households (Census 2011) in Shahbad tehsil, Baran district, Rajasthan, the 129th-largest of 236 villages in Shahbad tehsil. Literacy is 54%, 3 points above the tehsil average of 52% and the sex ratio is 776 women per 1,000 men. It lies 389 km from the Baran district centre, 20 km from Dichaon Kalan, the nearest town, under 1 km from Basai Dhankot railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 325217, served by Shahabad (Baran) post office; the LGD village code is 103244. The nearest hospital or health centre is Shri Balaji`S Multispeciality Hospital, <1 km away. The village votes in Kishanganj assembly constituency, represented by MLA Lalit Meena. The population is estimated at 262 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Basai · this village	222	54%	—
Basai · Rupbas	2,342	62%	0 km N
Basai · Kotputli	2,280	58%	0 km N
Basai · Behror	3,076	70%	0 km N
Basai · Khetri	5,967	66%	0 km N
Rise · Liromoba Eac	152	48%	1.7 km SW
Om Nagar · Pavta	—	—	3.8 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Basai

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BARAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 107
Distance to district HQ (km): 107
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 26
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 508.02
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 398

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Basai

LGD code: 103244
Pincode: 325217
Post office: Shahabad (Baran)
Population (Census 2011): 222
Population (projected 2026): 262
Households: 51
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 776
Literacy rate: 54.1%
Coordinates: 28.46130°N, 76.98440°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhalawar-Baran
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kishanganj
Member of Parliament: Dushyant Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Lalit Meena
Block / Mandal: Shahbad
Nearest PHC: Kharbanda Maternity and Nursing Home (4.2 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Baran district level

Then & Now

Basai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

222

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

262

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 222Census 2011
Households: 51Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 776 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2622026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 602026 projection
Active job cards: 1,82,804MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,27,927MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,35,33,230ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,077NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 59.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 59.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 93.4%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 17.5%Jal Jeevan Mission · Jul 2022 · Baran district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 17,04,836PMAY-G · 17,04,836 of 22,23,369 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Baran district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,68,515Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Baran district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Basai

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

6 places mapped

PHC· 4
Shop· 1
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Kharbanda Maternity and Nursing Home
📍 4.2 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Dr. Mittal Clinic
📍 4.3 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Jiya Clinic
📍 4.3 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Yashroop Medical Centre
📍 4.3 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Dr. Anurag's Child Care Clinic
📍 4.4 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · mall
Satya The Hive
📍 2.4 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Basai

Mandal centre

Shahbad · ≈ 355 km

≈ 12 h 8 min by car · 14 h 24 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Baran · ≈ 389 km

≈ 13 h 18 min by car · 15 h 48 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 27,255 people

Dichaon Kalan · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Jaipur209 kmcapital
Delhi28 km
Mumbai1124 km
Hyderabad1241 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBasai Dhankot<1 km
Bus stopGurugram Railway Station4 km
Hospital / PHCShri Balaji`S Multispeciality Hospital<1 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank3 km
Petrol pumpBoxer Fuel Point2 km
CollegeSuraj School And PG Degree College7 km
Police stationPolice Staion3 km

Nearest to the village

Health centre: Kharbanda Maternity and Nursing Home4.2 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Basai

7 Temples, 1 Mosque mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Gaurishankar MandirTemple1.4 km ↗
🛕Chintapurni MandirTemple3.6 km ↗
🛕Dronacharya Temple, GurugramTemple3.8 km ↗
🛕Eklavya templeTemple4.4 km ↗
🕌Rajiv Chowk MosqueMosque4.6 km ↗
🛕Shiv MandirTemple4.6 km ↗
🛕Hanuman MandirTemple4.7 km ↗
🛕Sheetla Mata Mandir GurgaonTemple4.9 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Basai

2 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫govt sec schoolSchool4.7 km ↗
📚district library gurgaonLibrary4.8 km ↗

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September 2026

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Countdown to Rajasthan Panchayat Polls: Reservation Lottery for 1.4 Lakh Seats Set for Thursday

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Temperature rises in parts of Rajasthan as southwest monsoon withdraws

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Countdown to Rajasthan Panchayat Polls: Reservation Lottery for 1.4 Lakh Seats Set for Thursday
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Rajasthan Weather Update: Monsoon Withdraws From More Areas, Rain Likely in Southern Districts
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays respect to Amrita Devi Bishnoi and martyrs protecting Khejri trees in Khejadli village of Rajasthan | Akashvani News
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Quick answers

People often ask about Basai

What is the pincode of Basai?

The pincode of Basai, Shahbad tehsil, Baran district, Rajasthan is 325217. The post office is Shahabad (Baran).

Which post office delivers to Basai?

Mail for Basai is delivered through Shahabad (Baran) post office, pincode 325217, in Shahbad tehsil, Baran district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Basai located?

Basai is a village in Shahbad tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the population of Basai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Basai village has a population of 222 across 51 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basai in?

Basai falls under the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Rajasthan.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basai in?

Basai falls under the Kishanganj assembly constituency (AC #194) of Rajasthan.

What is the literacy rate in Basai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Basai village is 54.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Basai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Basai village is 776 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Basai?

The nearest health facility to Basai is Kharbanda Maternity and Nursing Home (~4.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Basai, including Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojana, Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Basai from Baran district centre?

Basai is approximately 389 km (straight-line) from the centre of Baran district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Basai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Basai village is 103244.

Which is the nearest town to Basai?

Dichaon Kalan (population 27,255, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Basai in a straight line.

How big is Basai compared to other villages in Shahbad tehsil?

Basai ranks 129 of 236 villages in Shahbad tehsil by Census 2011 population (222 residents).

How far is Basai from Jaipur?

Basai is about 209 km from Jaipur in a straight line (the state capital of Rajasthan); by road expect roughly 271 km.

How far is Basai from Delhi?

Basai is about 28 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 36 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Basai?

Basai Dhankot is the nearest railway station to Basai, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Basai?

Gurugram Railway Station is the nearest bus stop to Basai, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Basai?

Shri Balaji`S Multispeciality Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Basai, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Basai?

HDFC Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Basai, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Basai?

Boxer Fuel Point is the nearest petrol pump to Basai, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Who is the MLA of Basai?

Basai falls under Kishanganj assembly constituency (AC 194). The sitting MLA is Lalit Meena (BJP).

Who is the MP for Basai?

Basai is in Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dushyant Singh (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Basai?

Within 5 km of Basai: govt sec school (4.7 km), district library gurgaon (4.8 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Basai in 2026?

Basai is estimated at 262 people in 2026, up about 18% from 222 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Basai in?

Rajasthan falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Western Dry Region zone (bajra, pulses, mustard; arid) of the ICAR classification; Basai in Baran district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)