Basahari

Basahari is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.5km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 34.8km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Paduma is the gram panchayat of Basahari village.

Here you can discover what makes Basahari unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Basahari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Basahari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basahari is 318274. The village spans a total geographical area of 398.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731124. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Basahari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Basahari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Basahari

Population of Basahari

According to the 2011 Census, Basahari has a total population of about 1,709, with approximately 898 males and 811 females. The sex ratio is around 903 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 191 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 548 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 405. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.02%, with male literacy at about 71.71% and female literacy near 53.39%. There are around 410 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basahari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basahari

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Basahari. As per the 2011 stats, Basahari had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Basahari

Knowing the nearby villages of Basahari helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Basahari.

Frequently Asked Questions about Basahari