Basubahal - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Basubahal is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kudheikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basubahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basubahal is 384882. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Basubahal

According to the 2011 Census, Basubahal village had a total population of 515 people, including 254 males and 261 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.21%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 60.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Basubahal

Basubahal 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 Basubahal

Public transport in the Basubahal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Basubahal is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Basubahal is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basubahal

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

Health Facilities in Basubahal

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

FAQs about Basubahal