Basalan

Basalan is a village located in Lad Bharol tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 100km away from district headquarter Lad Bharol. Lad Bharol is the sub-district headquarter of Basalan village. As per 2009 stats, Pihar Bydlu is the gram panchayat of Basalan village.

Here you can discover what makes Basalan unique in its vibrant Lad Bharol-Mandi region. You’ll see Basalan’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 Basalan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basalan is 013464. The village spans a total geographical area of 79.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176126. Palampur is nearest town to Basalan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Basalan 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 Jogindernagar 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.

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Population of Basalan

According to the 2011 Census, Basalan has a total population of about 319, with approximately 138 males and 181 females. The sex ratio is around 1311 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 100 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 60.82%, with male literacy at about 58.70% and female literacy near 62.43%. There are around 71 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basalan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basalan

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

Nearby Villages of Basalan

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

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