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.

Here you can discover what makes Basila unique in its vibrant Badampahar-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Basila’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 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.

Google Map of Basila

Population of Basila

According to the 2011 Census, Basila has a total population of about 1,318, with approximately 616 males and 702 females. The sex ratio is around 1139 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 239 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 8 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 980. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.52%, with male literacy at about 58.44% and female literacy near 34.19%. There are around 326 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basila's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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