Basot - Bhikiasain, Almora

Basot is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhikiyasain and around 110 km from Almora. Basoot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basot is 051706. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.2 hectares and falls under the 263680 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Basot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basot

According to the 2011 Census, Basot village had a total population of 614 people, including 275 males and 339 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,233 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.96%, with male literacy at 96.54% and female literacy at 66.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Basot

Basot 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 Basot

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Basot. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Basot is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Basot is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basot

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

Health Facilities in Basot

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

FAQs about Basot