Basanal - Shiggaon, Haveri

Basanal is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Basavanal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basanal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basanal is 603916. The village covers a total geographical area of 852.01 hectares and falls under the 581126 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Basanal

According to the 2011 Census, Basanal village had a total population of 3,797 people, including 1,934 males and 1,863 females, living in 790 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.83%, with male literacy at 85.65% and female literacy at 67.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 507, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Basanal

Basanal 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 Basanal

Basanal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Basanal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Basanal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basanal

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

Health Facilities in Basanal

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

FAQs about Basanal