Basera - Dwarahat, Almora

Basera is a village situated in the Dwarahat tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dwarahat and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Basera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basera is 052748. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.1 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Basera

As per Census 2011, Basera village has a total population of 526 people, consisting of 225 males and 301 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,337 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basera

Basera 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 Basera

Basera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Basera is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Basera is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basera

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

Health Facilities in Basera

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

FAQs about Basera