Basila - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Basila is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Badampahar and around 129 km from Baripada. Talapati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basila is 388305. The village covers a total geographical area of 447 hectares and falls under the 757047 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Basila

According to the 2011 Census, Basila village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 616 males and 702 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.61%, with male literacy at 71.71% and female literacy at 41.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 980.

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

Nearby Villages of Basila

Basila 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 Basila

Basila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Basila is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Basila is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basila

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

Health Facilities in Basila

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

FAQs about Basila