Basta

Basta is a Town and Tehsil in Baleshwar District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Basta Block (CD) is 02895. The total area of Basta Tehsil is 325 km². Basta has a sex ratio of approximately 943 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Basta Tehsil

Basta Tehsil has a total of 292 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Basta Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Basta Tehsil

The population profile of Basta Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Basta Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,51,915 people. Includes nearly 78,160 males and 73,755 females. Rural population is about 1,51,915 people.
• There are around 19,619 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,930 boys and 9,689 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,04,916 people. Non-literate population is around 46,999 people.
• There are nearly 35,550 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Basta Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Basta Tehsil is approximately 32,883 people, including 16,875 males and 16,008 females. Around 32,883 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Basta Tehsil is about 20,143 people, including 10,286 males and 9,857 females. Around 20,143 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 468 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 468 people per sq. km.