Basha - Beltara, Bilaspur

Basha is a village situated in the Beltara tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Bilaspur and around 25 km from Bilaspur. Basaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basha is 438697. The village covers a total geographical area of 525.4 hectares and falls under the 495551 pincode. Bilaspur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Basha

According to the 2011 Census, Basha village had a total population of 2,204 people, including 1,128 males and 1,076 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.33%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 58.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 444, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 995.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2041,1281,076
Child Population (0–6 yrs)338186152
Scheduled Castes (SC)444246198
Scheduled Tribes (ST)995509486
Literate Population1,331789542
Illiterate Population873339534

Nearby Villages of Basha

Basha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KadariNorth1.62 km
KarmaSouth1.62 km
NagpuraWest1.91 km
GopalpurWest2.42 km
DhauramudaNorth-East2.43 km
RampurSouth-East2.79 km
BitkuliEast2.95 km
GidhauriNorth-West3.03 km
BhilmiSouth-West3.05 km
SalkhaNorth3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basha

Basha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gatora, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaspur to Basha is about 25 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 Basha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Basha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Basha

Where is Basha located?

Basha village is located in Beltara Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Basha?

The Gram Panchayat of Basha is Basaha.

What is the pincode of Basha?

The pincode of Basha is 495551.

What is the population of Basha?

Basha had a total population of 2,204, including 1,128 males and 1,076 females.

How many households are there in Basha?

Basha had 454 households.

What is the literacy rate in Basha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basha was 71.33%. Male literacy was 83.76% and female literacy was 58.66%.