Basrihal - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Basrihal is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Gangawati and around 50 km from Koppal. Basarihal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basrihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basrihal is 601564. The village covers a total geographical area of 1202.77 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Basrihal

According to the 2011 Census, Basrihal village had a total population of 1,667 people, including 831 males and 836 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.45%, with male literacy at 71.56% and female literacy at 43.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,389.

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

Nearby Villages of Basrihal

Basrihal 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 Basrihal

Basrihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Basrihal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Basrihal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basrihal

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

Health Facilities in Basrihal

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

FAQs about Basrihal