All Information About Basta Subdistrict
Detailed information about Basta Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Basta is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Baleshwar District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Basta - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2895 |
| District | Baleshwar |
| Census Code 2011 | 2895 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 41 |
| Number of Villages | 306 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Balasore (Code: 274) |
| Assembly Constituency | Balasore (Code: 2230) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Balasore | Madan Mohan Dutta ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Basta Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
151,915
M: 78,160
F: 73,755 |
| Rural |
151,915
M: 78,160
F: 73,755 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 35,550
Population Distribution
Total: 151,915 (Male: 78,160, Female: 73,755)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,619 (Male: 9,930, Female: 9,689)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 32,883 (Male: 16,875, Female: 16,008)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 20,143 (Male: 10,286, Female: 9,857)
Literate Population
Total: 104,916 (Male: 59,425, Female: 45,491)
Illiterate Population
Total: 46,999 (Male: 18,735, Female: 28,264)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 56,765 (Male: 44,022, Female: 12,743)
Main Workers
Total: 40,920 (Male: 35,543, Female: 5,377)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,845 (Male: 8,479, Female: 7,366)
Non-Workers
Total: 95,150 (Male: 34,138, Female: 61,012)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,900 (Male: 13,396, Female: 504)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,510 (Male: 10,841, Female: 2,669)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,587 (Male: 1,133, Female: 454)
- Other Workers: 11,923 (Male: 10,173, Female: 1,750)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,253 (Male: 1,279, Female: 974)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,046 (Male: 5,069, Female: 4,977)
- Household Industry Workers: 777 (Male: 288, Female: 489)
- Other Workers: 2,769 (Male: 1,843, Female: 926)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Basta Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
151,915
M: 78,160
F: 73,755 |
| Rural |
151,915
M: 78,160
F: 73,755 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 35,550
Population Distribution
Total: 151,915 (Male: 78,160, Female: 73,755)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,619 (Male: 9,930, Female: 9,689)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 32,883 (Male: 16,875, Female: 16,008)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 20,143 (Male: 10,286, Female: 9,857)
Literate Population
Total: 104,916 (Male: 59,425, Female: 45,491)
Illiterate Population
Total: 46,999 (Male: 18,735, Female: 28,264)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 56,765 (Male: 44,022, Female: 12,743)
Main Workers
Total: 40,920 (Male: 35,543, Female: 5,377)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,845 (Male: 8,479, Female: 7,366)
Non-Workers
Total: 95,150 (Male: 34,138, Female: 61,012)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,900 (Male: 13,396, Female: 504)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,510 (Male: 10,841, Female: 2,669)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,587 (Male: 1,133, Female: 454)
- Other Workers: 11,923 (Male: 10,173, Female: 1,750)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,253 (Male: 1,279, Female: 974)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,046 (Male: 5,069, Female: 4,977)
- Household Industry Workers: 777 (Male: 288, Female: 489)
- Other Workers: 2,769 (Male: 1,843, Female: 926)
Grampanchayat List of Basta Tehsil/Taluka
Basta Tehsil comprises 41 Gram Panchayats and 306 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Basta. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Basta
Basta is located in the Baleshwar District of Odisha State, India.
Basta Tehsil has 306 villages.
Basta has a total of 41 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Basta is 151,915.
In Basta, there are 78,160 males and 73,755 females.
There are 19,619 children in Basta, comprising 9,930 males and 9,689 females.
In Basta, the literate population is 104,916 (59,425 males and 45,491 females). The illiterate population is 46,999 (18,735 males and 28,264 females).