Indian Village Directory

Basantkot Village

Basantkot is an inhabited village in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 048884, the Census 2011 record lists 215 people in 54 households and the reported area is 106.84 hectares. The local references include Basantkot Gram Panchayat, Munsiari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Didihat at about 75 km.

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Quick answer: Basantkot is a village in Munsiari Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 048884 and 215 people in 54 households.
Village Code048884
Population215
Households54
Area106.84 hectares
Nearest TownDidihat

Key Village Facts

Village
Basantkot
Census Village Code
048884
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Munsiari
Sub-district Census Code
00315
CD Block
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat
Basantkot
Households
54
Population
215
Male Population
101
Female Population
114
Sex Ratio
1,128.71
Area
106.84 hectares
Area
1.07 sq km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Nearest Town Distance
75 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262555
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Basantkot at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 215 people, 106.84 hectares of reported area and Didihat as the nearest town reference for Basantkot, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPithoragarh
Sub-districtMunsiari
CD BlockMunsiari
Gram PanchayatBASANTKOT
  • Basantkot falls under Munsiari Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 048884.
  • The record lists 215 people living in 54 households.
  • The reported village area is 106.84 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Didihat.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density201.24 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.98 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basantkot in the official administrative record. Census village code 048884, Basantkot Gram Panchayat and Munsiari CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00315
Village Census Code
048884
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat Name
Basantkot

Location and Distance

Didihat is the nearest town listed for Basantkot, about 75 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 125 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Munsiari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
125 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
75 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
650 km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Town
75 km
Total Geographical Area
106.84 hectares
Area
1.07 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 215 people in 54 households, with 101 male residents and 114 female residents. The average household size is 3.98, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Basantkot. Population density works out to about 201.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
54
Total Population
215
Male Population
101
Female Population
114
Sex Ratio
1,128.71
Average Household Size
3.98
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Basantkot 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 Basantkot 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
19.9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Basantkot include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Basantkot is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Basantkot show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Other Pulses and Ragi and net sown area is 41.21 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Other Pulses
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
15.44 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.29
Net Area Sown In Hectares
41.21
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
41.21 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Basantkot

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 262554 Pithoragarh Munsiari Bunga Village Bunga Near Telephone Exchange, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262554
State Bank of India ATM 262551 Pithoragarh Munsiari Ghorpatta Malla Uttarakhand Ghorpatta, Teh.didihat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262551
State Bank of India ATM 262553 Pithoragarh Munsiari Nachani Uttarakhand Nachni, Teh.munsiari, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262553

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 Basantkot village located?

Basantkot is in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Basantkot village in?

Basantkot village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Basantkot village in?

Basantkot village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Basantkot under?

Basantkot comes under Munsiari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Basantkot?

The Census village code of Basantkot is 048884.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basantkot under?

Basantkot is listed under BASANTKOT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Munsiari.

What is the population of Basantkot village?

The village record lists 215 people and 54 households for Basantkot.

How many households are in Basantkot village?

The village record lists 54 households for Basantkot.

What is the male and female population of Basantkot?

The record lists 101 male residents and 114 female residents for Basantkot.

What is the sex ratio of Basantkot village?

The sex ratio of Basantkot is 1,128.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basantkot village?

The reported geographical area of Basantkot is 106.84 hectares.

What is the population density of Basantkot village?

The approximate population density of Basantkot is 201.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Basantkot?

The nearest town listed for Basantkot is Didihat, about 75 km away.

How far is Basantkot from the district headquarters?

Basantkot is about 125 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basantkot from the sub-district headquarters?

Basantkot is about 25 km from Munsiari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Basantkot?

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

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

For Basantkot, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Other Pulses and Ragi and net sown area is 41.21 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Basantkot. These records include 2 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.