Basla - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Basla is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bansla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basla is 447572. The village covers a total geographical area of 923.93 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Basla

As per Census 2011, Basla village has a total population of 1,313 people, consisting of 641 males and 672 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 774 literate and 539 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 879 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basla are given below:

Nearby Villages of Basla

Basla 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 Basla

Basla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Basla is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Basla is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basla

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

Health Facilities in Basla

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

FAQs about Basla