Basapattana - Gangawati, Koppal

Basapattana is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Basapattana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basapattana is 601615. The village covers a total geographical area of 1261.94 hectares and falls under the 583235 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Basapattana

According to the 2011 Census, Basapattana village had a total population of 8,972 people, including 4,528 males and 4,444 females, living in 1,647 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.13%, with male literacy at 76.54% and female literacy at 59.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,549, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,535.

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

Nearby Villages of Basapattana

Basapattana 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 Basapattana

Basapattana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Basapattana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Basapattana is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basapattana

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

Health Facilities in Basapattana

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

FAQs about Basapattana