Indian Village Directory

Basan Village

Basan is an inhabited village in Kalsi Sub-district of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 044939, the Census 2011 record lists 179 people in 33 households and the reported area is 98.46 hectares. The local references include Basan Gram Panchayat, Kalsi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Vikasnagar at about 16 km.

In short:

Basan is a village in Kalsi Sub-district, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 044939 and 179 people in 33 households.

Village Code044939
Population179
Households33
Area98.46 hectares
Nearest TownVikasnagar

Detailed village profile

Basan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 179 people, 98.46 hectares of reported area and Vikasnagar as the nearest town reference for Basan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Dehradun
Sub-district Kalsi
CD Block Kalsi
Gram Panchayat BASAN
  • Basan falls under Kalsi Sub-district in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 044939.
  • The record lists 179 people living in 33 households.
  • The reported village area is 98.46 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Vikasnagar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.

  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
  • The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.

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 Village Facts

Village
Basan
Census Village Code
044939
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Dehradun
District Census Code
060
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kalsi
Sub-district Census Code
00302
CD Block
Kalsi
Gram Panchayat
Basan
Households
33
Population
179
Male Population
97
Female Population
82
Sex Ratio
845.36
Area
98.46 hectares
Area
0.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Vikasnagar
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
248158
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 181.8 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.42 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 41.9% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 58.1% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 29.5% 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 044939, Basan Gram Panchayat and Kalsi CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
060
Sub-district Census Code
00302
Village Census Code
044939
CD Block Code
0029
CD Block Name
Kalsi
Gram Panchayat Name
Basan

Location and Distance

Vikasnagar is the nearest town listed for Basan, about 16 km away. Dehradun is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kalsi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Dehradun
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Vikasnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
55 km
Nearest Town
Vikasnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
98.46 hectares
Area
0.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 179 people in 33 households, with 97 male residents and 82 female residents. The average household size is 5.42, and SC share is 41.9% and ST share is 58.1% for Basan. Population density works out to about 181.8 people per sq km.

Total Households
33
Total Population
179
Male Population
97
Female Population
82
Sex Ratio
845.36
Average Household Size
5.42
SC Population
75
SC Male Population
38
SC Female Population
37
SC Population Share
41.9
ST Population
104
ST Male Population
59
ST Female Population
45
ST Population Share
58.1
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 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Basan.

Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Basan is reported as 16 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
16 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 Wheat, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 25.44 hectares and irrigated land is 7.51 hectares (29.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Forest Area In Hectares
14.36 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
31.71
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
25.35 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
25.44
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17.93 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.51
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7.51 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.

Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMap

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Basan village located?

Basan is in Kalsi Sub-district of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Basan village in?

Basan village is in Dehradun district.

Which state is Basan village in?

Basan village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Basan under?

Basan comes under Kalsi 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 044939.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basan under?

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

What is the population of Basan village?

The village record lists 179 people and 33 households for Basan.

How many households are in Basan village?

The village record lists 33 households for Basan.

What is the male and female population of Basan?

The record lists 97 male residents and 82 female residents for Basan.

What is the sex ratio of Basan village?

The sex ratio of Basan is 845.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basan village?

The reported geographical area of Basan is 98.46 hectares.

What is the population density of Basan village?

The approximate population density of Basan is 181.8 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 Vikasnagar, about 16 km away.

How far is Basan from the district headquarters?

Basan is about 55 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basan from the sub-district headquarters?

Basan is about 5 km from Kalsi, 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 Wheat, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 25.44 hectares and irrigated land is 7.51 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Basan.

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.