Basingi - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Basingi is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Basingi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basingi is 387569. The village covers a total geographical area of 519 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Basingi

According to the 2011 Census, Basingi village had a total population of 2,624 people, including 1,284 males and 1,340 females, living in 696 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.67%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 60.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 899.

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

Nearby Villages of Basingi

Basingi 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 Basingi

Basingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Basingi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Basingi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basingi

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

Health Facilities in Basingi

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

FAQs about Basingi