Basila

Basila is a village located in Badampahar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Badampahar (tehsildar office) and 129km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Talapati is the gram panchayat of Basila village.

Basila has its own place in the vibrant Mayurbhanj region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Basila

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basila is 388305. The village spans a total geographical area of 447 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757047. Rairangpur is nearest town to Basila village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

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

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Population of Basila

Below is a concise population overview of Basila as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,318 616 702
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 239 114 125
Scheduled Castes (SC) 8 4 4
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 980 457 523
Literate Population 600 360 240
Illiterate Population 718 256 462

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Basila village:

  • The total population of Basila village is around 1,318, including approximately 616 males and 702 females, with a sex ratio of 1139 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 239 children aged 0–6 years in Basila village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Basila village has 8 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 980 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Basila village is about 45.52%, with male literacy at 58.44% and female literacy at 34.19%.
  • There are around 326 households in Basila village.

Connectivity of Basila

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Basila

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Basila

Where is Basila located?
Basila village is situated in Badampahar Tehsil, within the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Basila?
The Gram Panchayat of Basila is Talapati (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Basila?
The pincode of Basila is 757047, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Basila as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Basila is 1,318, with 616 males and 702 females.
How many households are there in Basila as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Basila village has a total of 326 households.
What is the literacy rate in Basila as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Basila is 45.52%. The male literacy rate is 58.44%, while the female literacy rate is 34.19%.