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

As per Census 2011, Basasankar village has a total population of 247 people, consisting of 128 males and 119 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 133 literate and 114 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basasankar are given below:

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