Basal - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Basal is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 20 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Basal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Basal is 044019. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.9 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Basal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Basal
According to the 2011 Census, Basal village had a total population of 83 people, including 38 males and 45 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 65.79%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83 | 38 | 45 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 54 | 29 | 25 |
| Illiterate Population | 29 | 9 | 20 |
Nearby Villages of Basal
Basal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Basal
Public transport in the Basal is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Basal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Basal is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Basal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Basal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Basal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Basal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Basal
Where is Basal located?
Basal village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Basal?
Basal is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Basal?
The pincode of Basal is 249001.
What is the population of Basal?
Basal had a total population of 83, including 38 males and 45 females.
How many households are there in Basal?
Basal had 19 households.
What is the literacy rate in Basal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basal was 75.00%. Male literacy was 85.29% and female literacy was 65.79%.