Indian Village Directory

Basan Village

Basan is an inhabited village in Bhanoli Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 053637, the Census 2011 record lists 243 people in 51 households and the reported area is 132.84 hectares. The local references include Basan Gram Panchayat, Dhaula Devi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Almora at about 50 km.

In short:

Basan is a village in Bhanoli Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 053637 and 243 people in 51 households.

Village Code053637
Population243
Households51
Area132.84 hectares
Nearest TownAlmora

Detailed village profile

Basan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 243 people, 132.84 hectares of reported area and Almora as the nearest town reference for Basan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Almora
Sub-district Bhanoli
CD Block Dhaula Devi
Gram Panchayat BASAN
  • Basan falls under Bhanoli Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 053637.
  • The record lists 243 people living in 51 households.
  • The reported village area is 132.84 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Almora.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Basan
Census Village Code
053637
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhanoli
Sub-district Census Code
00333
CD Block
Dhaula Devi
Gram Panchayat
Basan
Households
51
Population
243
Male Population
125
Female Population
118
Sex Ratio
944
Area
132.84 hectares
Area
1.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Almora
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263622
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 182.93 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.76 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 62.14% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 3.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basan in the official administrative record. Census village code 053637, Basan Gram Panchayat and Dhaula Devi CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00333
Village Census Code
053637
CD Block Code
0070
CD Block Name
Dhaula Devi
Gram Panchayat Name
Basan

Location and Distance

Almora is the nearest town listed for Basan, about 50 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhanoli
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
415 km
Nearest Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
132.84 hectares
Area
1.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 243 people in 51 households, with 125 male residents and 118 female residents. The average household size is 4.76, and SC share is 62.14% and ST share is 0% for Basan. Population density works out to about 182.93 people per sq km.

Total Households
51
Total Population
243
Male Population
125
Female Population
118
Sex Ratio
944
Average Household Size
4.76
SC Population
151
SC Male Population
76
SC Female Population
75
SC Population Share
62.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Basan list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Basan include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Basan include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Basan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Basan is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Basan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Other Milltes, net sown area is 25.68 hectares and irrigated land is 0.87 hectares (3.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Other Milltes
Forest Area In Hectares
47.73 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
17.17
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.62 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
28.48 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
25.68
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
24.81 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.87
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.87 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Basan

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 263622 Almora Bhanoli Dhyari Uttrakhand Dhyari, Teh.almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263622
State Bank of India CRM 263622 Almora Bhanoli Danya Uttrakhand Danya, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263622

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Basan village located?

Basan is in Bhanoli Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Basan village in?

Basan village is in Almora district.

Which state is Basan village in?

Basan village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Basan under?

Basan comes under Bhanoli Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Basan?

The Census village code of Basan is 053637.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basan under?

Basan is listed under BASAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhaula Devi.

What is the population of Basan village?

The village record lists 243 people and 51 households for Basan.

How many households are in Basan village?

The village record lists 51 households for Basan.

What is the male and female population of Basan?

The record lists 125 male residents and 118 female residents for Basan.

What is the sex ratio of Basan village?

The sex ratio of Basan is 944 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basan village?

The reported geographical area of Basan is 132.84 hectares.

What is the population density of Basan village?

The approximate population density of Basan is 182.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Basan?

The nearest town listed for Basan is Almora, about 50 km away.

How far is Basan from the district headquarters?

Basan is about 50 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basan from the sub-district headquarters?

Basan is about 16 km from Bhanoli, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Basan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Basan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Basan?

For Basan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Other Milltes, net sown area is 25.68 hectares and irrigated land is 0.87 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Basan?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Basan. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.