Basanwahi

Basanwahi is a village located in Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Charama (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Basnwahi is the gram panchayat of Basanwahi village.

Here you can discover what makes Basanwahi unique in its vibrant Charama-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Basanwahi’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 Basanwahi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basanwahi is 447494. The village spans a total geographical area of 383.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494335. Charama is nearest town to Basanwahi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Basanwahi 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 Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Basanwahi

Population of Basanwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Basanwahi has a total population of about 1,006, with approximately 473 males and 533 females. The sex ratio is around 1126 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 85 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 55 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 626. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.28%, with male literacy at about 79.28% and female literacy near 62.29%. There are around 242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basanwahi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basanwahi

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

Nearby Villages of Basanwahi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Basanwahi