Basa - Jawali, Kangra

Basa is a village situated in the Jawali tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Banoli Khas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basa is 009062. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.47 hectares and falls under the 176225 pincode. Nurpur is the nearest town.

Basa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Fatehpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basa

According to the 2011 Census, Basa village had a total population of 128 people, including 70 males and 58 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.56%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 77.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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 Population1287058
Child Population (0–6 yrs)201010
Scheduled Castes (SC)22715
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231112
Literate Population875037
Illiterate Population412021

Nearby Villages of Basa

Basa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Basa

Basa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Basa.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Basa is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Basa

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

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

FAQs about Basa

Where is Basa located?

Basa village is located in Jawali Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Basa?

The Gram Panchayat of Basa is Banoli Khas.

What is the pincode of Basa?

The pincode of Basa is 176225.

What is the population of Basa?

Basa had a total population of 128, including 70 males and 58 females.

How many households are there in Basa?

Basa had 26 households.

What is the literacy rate in Basa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basa was 80.56%. Male literacy was 83.33% and female literacy was 77.08%.