Basaha - Kalsi, Dehradun

Basaha is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Basaya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basaha is 044860. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.28 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Basaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Basaha

According to the 2011 Census, Basaha village had a total population of 170 people, including 86 males and 84 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.14%, with male literacy at 80.56% and female literacy at 62.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Basaha

Basaha 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 Basaha

Basaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Basaha is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Basaha is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basaha

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

Health Facilities in Basaha

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

FAQs about Basaha