Basasankar - Tarbha, Sonepur

Basasankar is a village situated in the Tarbha tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from Tarbha and around 62 km from Subarnapur. Charvata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basasankar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basasankar is 419812. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 767016 pincode. Tarbha is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Basasankar

According to the 2011 Census, Basasankar village had a total population of 247 people, including 128 males and 119 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.56%, with male literacy at 76.24% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Basasankar

Basasankar 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 Basasankar

Basasankar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarbha to Basasankar is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Basasankar is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basasankar

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

Health Facilities in Basasankar

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

FAQs about Basasankar