Basiya - Balumath, Latehar

Basiya is a village situated in the Balumath subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balumath and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Basiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basiya is 367404. The village covers a total geographical area of 956.55 hectares and falls under the 829202 pincode.

Basiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Latehar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basiya

According to the 2011 Census, Basiya village had a total population of 2,360 people, including 1,205 males and 1,155 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.03%, with male literacy at 68.46% and female literacy at 51.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 639, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,307.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Basiya

Basiya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Basiya

Basiya 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 Tori, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Basiya is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basiya

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

Health Facilities in Basiya

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

FAQs about Basiya