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

As per Census 2011, Basaha village has a total population of 170 people, consisting of 86 males and 84 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 106 literate and 64 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 125 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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