Basila - Nagri, Ranchi

Basila is a village situated in the Nagri subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ratu and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Dewri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basila is 374108. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Basila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hatia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basila

According to the 2011 Census, Basila village had a total population of 2,128 people, including 1,066 males and 1,062 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.93%, with male literacy at 74.07% and female literacy at 56.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Basila

Basila 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 Basila

Basila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Piska, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Basila is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basila

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

Health Facilities in Basila

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

FAQs about Basila