Basut

Basut is a village located in Bali Chowki tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 79km away from district headquarter Bali Chowki. Bali Chowki is the sub-district headquarter of Basut village. As per 2009 stats, Thachi Srj is the gram panchayat of Basut village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basut is 014967. The village spans a total geographical area of 67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175121. Mandi is nearest town to Basut village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Basut 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 Basut

Population of Basut

According to the 2011 Census, Basut has a total population of about 396, with approximately 206 males and 190 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 284 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 61.11%, with male literacy at about 73.30% and female literacy near 47.89%. There are around 71 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basut's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basut

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

Nearby Villages of Basut

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Basut