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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Basot village has a total population of 614 people, consisting of 275 males and 339 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 1,232 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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