Basuru

Basuru is a village located in Kadur taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Kadur (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Basur is the gram panchayat of Basuru village.

Here you can discover what makes Basuru unique in its vibrant Kadur-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Basuru’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 Basuru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basuru is 609426. The village spans a total geographical area of 563.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577116. Kadur is nearest town to Basuru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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

Google Map of Basuru

Population of Basuru

According to the 2011 Census, Basuru has a total population of about 1,228, with approximately 634 males and 594 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 101 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 257 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 62.05%, with male literacy at about 69.40% and female literacy near 54.21%. There are around 279 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basuru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basuru

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

Nearby Villages of Basuru

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Basuru