Basahan

Basahan is a village located in Bali Chowki tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 46km away from district headquarter Bali Chowki. Bali Chowki is the sub-district headquarter of Basahan village. As per 2009 stats, Kau is the gram panchayat of Basahan village.

Here you can discover what makes Basahan unique in its vibrant Bali Chowki-Mandi region. You’ll see Basahan’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 Basahan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basahan is 014900. The village spans a total geographical area of 142 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175121. Mandi is nearest town to Basahan village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Basahan

Population of Basahan

According to the 2011 Census, Basahan has a total population of about 342, with approximately 183 males and 159 females. The sex ratio is around 868 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 83 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.71%, with male literacy at about 77.05% and female literacy near 59.12%. There are around 52 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basahan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basahan

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

Nearby Villages of Basahan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Basahan