Basala

Basala is a village located in Bantala tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Bantala (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Basala village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Basala unique in its vibrant Bantala-Anugul region. You’ll see Basala’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 Basala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basala is 405237. The village spans a total geographical area of 553 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759129. Anugul is nearest town to Basala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Basala

Population of Basala

According to the 2011 Census, Basala has a total population of about 2,398, with approximately 1,202 males and 1,196 females. The sex ratio is around 995 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 314 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 476 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 124. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.47%, with male literacy at about 72.05% and female literacy near 52.84%. There are around 553 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basala

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

Nearby Villages of Basala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Basala