Basuru - Sorab, Shivamogga

Basuru is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Sorab and around 110 km from Shimoga. Dyavanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basuru is 607455. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.49 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Basuru

According to the 2011 Census, Basuru village had a total population of 913 people, including 467 males and 446 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.64%, with male literacy at 97.42% and female literacy at 93.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Basuru

Basuru 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 Basuru

Public transport in the Basuru is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Basuru is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Basuru is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basuru

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

Health Facilities in Basuru

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

FAQs about Basuru