Basia block

Basia is one of the twelve administrative community development block and a Subdivision of Gumla district in the Indian state of Jharkhand, has a population  (1991 census) of 59,626. The block comprises eighty-eight villages. This small town is 103 km away from Ranchi and 43 km away from Gumla. One of the best eye catching tourist destination Baghmunda Waterfalls, Dhansingh Toli dam, and various picnic spot are situated here. There are many schools, colleges, and educational institutions are also here.

It is a situated in the bank of river South Koel. Basia is full of nature's beauty and rich heritage. Basia was a block earlier but most of the people demanded for a subdivision because Basia have a huge population and Gumla district was far from Basia  So on public demand Basia was established as a Subdivision.

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Category:Community development blocks in Gumla district