Basikalan village, Budhana tehsil | Pincode 251309

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

najia parveen

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LGD code: 111146
Pincode: 251309
Post office: Budhana
Population: 5,478
Households: 743
Literacy rate: 38%
Sex ratio: 886 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,506

Census 2011 · in context

How Basikalan compares

By population, Basikalan ranks #22 of 104 villages in Budhana mandal.

Literacy rate

38.0%

−17.3% vs mandal average

Basikalan: 38.0%
Budhana mandal: 55.3%
Muzaffarnagar district: 58.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

886

+6 vs mandal average

Basikalan: 886
Budhana mandal: 880

Household size

people per home

7.4

+0.9 vs mandal average

Basikalan: 7.4
Budhana mandal: 6.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Basikalan at a glance

Basikalan is a village of 5,478 people in 743 households (Census 2011) in Budhana tehsil, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, the 22nd-largest of 104 villages in Budhana tehsil. Literacy is 38%, 17 points below the tehsil average of 55% and the sex ratio is 886 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 251309, served by Budhana post office; the LGD village code is 111146. The sarpanch is najia parveen, and the village votes in Garhmukteshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Harendra Singh Tewatia. The population is estimated at 6,459 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Basikalan

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SHAHPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 1
Distance to district HQ (km): 21
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 11
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BASIKALAN
Total area (ha): 29.08
Irrigated area (ha): 1.84
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Basikalan

LGD code: 111146
Pincode: 251309
Post office: Budhana
Population (Census 2011): 5,478
Population (projected 2026): 6,459
Households: 743
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 886
Literacy rate: 38.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Amroha
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Garhmukteshwar
Member of Parliament: Kanwar Singh Tanwar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Harendra Singh Tewatia
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: najia parveen
Block / Mandal: Budhana
Nearest bank: AKIL CSC CENTER (4.7 km)
Nearest railway station: Garhmuktesar Bridge (13.1 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Muzaffarnagar district level

Then & Now

Basikalan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,478

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,459

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

743

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

876

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 5,478Census 2011
Households: 743Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 886 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,4592026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8762026 projection
Active job cards: 38,032MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 18,427MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 15,24,06,296ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 865NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 73.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 79.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 46.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Muzaffarnagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 36,18,753PMAY-G · 36,18,753 of 36,85,704 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Muzaffarnagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Muzaffarnagar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Budhana mandal

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Railway· 2
Bank· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Bharat Hospital
📍 6.9 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Saksham Hospital
📍 9.0 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Bank
AKIL CSC CENTER
🕒 Mo-Su 09:00-21:00📍 4.7 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Garhmuktesar Bridge
📍 13.1 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Kankather
📍 14.4 km awayOSM
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UP to turn dry as monsoon withdrawal begins by next week

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UP raises panchayat assistants’ salary by 50%; protest called off

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Kishau Dam Project will strengthen irrigation and drinking water systems in Uttar Pradesh: UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary

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UP to turn dry as monsoon withdrawal begins by next week
ThePrint7h ago
UP raises panchayat assistants’ salary by 50%; protest called off
The Indian Express12h ago
Kishau Dam Project will strengthen irrigation and drinking water systems in Uttar Pradesh: UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary
The Statesman15h ago
UP panchayat assistants’ salary hiked 50%: No job cuts, cashless treatment; women to get maternity leave
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Villagers Demolish Their Own Houses To Salvage Belongings In Flood-Hit Uttar Pradesh
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How UP farmers are swapping diesel pumps for solar power
India Today5 days ago

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People often ask about Basikalan

What is the pincode of Basikalan?

The pincode of Basikalan, Budhana tehsil, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh is 251309. The post office is Budhana.

Which post office delivers to Basikalan?

Mail for Basikalan is delivered through Budhana post office, pincode 251309, in Budhana tehsil, Muzaffarnagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Basikalan located?

Basikalan is a village in Budhana tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Basikalan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Basikalan village has a population of 5,478 across 743 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Basikalan?

The current sarpanch of Basikalan gram panchayat is najia parveen.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basikalan in?

Basikalan falls under the Amroha Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Uttar Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basikalan in?

Basikalan falls under the Garhmukteshwar assembly constituency (AC #60) of Uttar Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Basikalan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Basikalan village is 38.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Basikalan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Basikalan village is 886 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Basikalan?

The nearest health facility to Basikalan is Bharat Hospital (~6.9 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Basikalan?

The nearest railway station to Basikalan is Garhmuktesar Bridge (~13.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basikalan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Basikalan, including Mukhya Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (UP), Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Basikalan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Basikalan village is 111146.

How big is Basikalan compared to other villages in Budhana tehsil?

Basikalan ranks 22 of 104 villages in Budhana tehsil by Census 2011 population (5,478 residents).

Who is the MLA of Basikalan?

Basikalan falls under Garhmukteshwar assembly constituency (AC 60). The sitting MLA is Harendra Singh Tewatia (BJP).

Who is the MP for Basikalan?

Basikalan is in Amroha Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kanwar Singh Tanwar (BJP).

What is the population of Basikalan in 2026?

Basikalan is estimated at 6,459 people in 2026, up about 18% from 5,478 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Basikalan in?

Uttar Pradesh falls in the Upper Gangetic Plains zone (wheat, rice, sugarcane; canal irrigation) and the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Basikalan in Muzaffarnagar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Basikalan?

najia parveen is the sarpanch of Basikalan gram panchayat, Budhana tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Budhana tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)