Basan - Kalsi, Dehradun

Basan is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Bousaan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basan is 044939. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.46 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Basan

According to the 2011 Census, Basan village had a total population of 179 people, including 97 males and 82 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.71%, with male literacy at 76.19% and female literacy at 66.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Basan

Basan 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 Basan

Basan 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 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Basan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Basan is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basan

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

Health Facilities in Basan

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

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