Where is Basot village located?
Basot is in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Basot Village
Basot is an inhabited village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 051706, the Census 2011 record lists 614 people in 164 households and the reported area is 143.2 hectares. The local references include Basot Gram Panchayat, Bhikiyasain CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranikhet at about 40 km.
Village Code051706
Population614
Households164
Area143.2 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Basot
- Census Village Code
- 051706
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Almora
- District Census Code
- 064
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bhikiyasain
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00325
- CD Block
- Bhikiyasain
- Gram Panchayat
- Basot
- Households
- 164
- Population
- 614
- Male Population
- 275
- Female Population
- 339
- Sex Ratio
- 1,232.73
- Area
- 143.2 hectares
- Area
- 1.43 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ranikhet
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 263680
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Basot at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 614 people, 143.2 hectares of reported area and Ranikhet as the nearest town reference for Basot, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Basot falls under Bhikiyasain Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 051706.
- The record lists 614 people living in 164 households.
- The reported village area is 143.2 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ranikhet.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density428.77 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.74 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share32.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Basot in the official administrative record. Census village code 051706, Basot Gram Panchayat and Bhikiyasain CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 064
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00325
- Village Census Code
- 051706
- CD Block Code
- 0062
- CD Block Name
- Bhikiyasain
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Basot
Location and Distance
Ranikhet is the nearest town listed for Basot, about 40 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bhikiyasain
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Almora
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 110 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ranikhet
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 310 km
- Nearest Town
- Ranikhet
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 143.2 hectares
- Area
- 1.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 614 people in 164 households, with 275 male residents and 339 female residents. The average household size is 3.74, and SC share is 32.57% and ST share is 0% for Basot. Population density works out to about 428.77 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 164
- Total Population
- 614
- Male Population
- 275
- Female Population
- 339
- Sex Ratio
- 1,232.73
- Average Household Size
- 3.74
- SC Population
- 200
- SC Male Population
- 81
- SC Female Population
- 119
- SC Population Share
- 32.57
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Basot list 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Basot include treated tap water and river or canal 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal 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
- 26.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Basot include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access 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
- Vans
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Basot include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Basot 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
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Basot show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy and net sown area is 85.5 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Mats
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 9.2 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.1
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 12.3 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 7 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 85.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 85.5 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Basot village in?
Basot village is in Almora district.
Which state is Basot village in?
Basot village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Basot under?
Basot comes under Bhikiyasain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Basot?
The Census village code of Basot is 051706.
Which Gram Panchayat is Basot under?
Basot is listed under BASOT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhikiyasain.
What is the population of Basot village?
The village record lists 614 people and 164 households for Basot.
How many households are in Basot village?
The village record lists 164 households for Basot.
What is the male and female population of Basot?
The record lists 275 male residents and 339 female residents for Basot.
What is the sex ratio of Basot village?
The sex ratio of Basot is 1,232.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Basot village?
The reported geographical area of Basot is 143.2 hectares.
What is the population density of Basot village?
The approximate population density of Basot is 428.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Basot?
The nearest town listed for Basot is Ranikhet, about 40 km away.
How far is Basot from the district headquarters?
Basot is about 110 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Basot from the sub-district headquarters?
Basot is about 15 km from Bhikiyasain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Basot?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Basot.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Basot?
For Basot, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy and net sown area is 85.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Basot.