Basanalgaon - Syalde, Almora

Basanalgaon is a village situated in the Syalde tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 36 km from Bhikiyasain and around 136 km from Almora. Basnal Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basanalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basanalgaon is 051475. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.57 hectares and falls under the 263659 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 116 km away.

Basanalgaon 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 Salt Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basanalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Basanalgaon village had a total population of 456 people, including 205 males and 251 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,224 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.63%, with male literacy at 97.01% and female literacy at 80.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Basanalgaon

Basanalgaon 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 Basanalgaon

Basanalgaon 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 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Basanalgaon is about 116 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Basanalgaon is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basanalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Basanalgaon

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

FAQs about Basanalgaon