Baska, Andal
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Baska বাস্কা |
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| Census Town | |
 Baska
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| Coordinates: 23°34′14″N 87°10′23″E / 23.570439°N 87.172971°ECoordinates: 23°34′14″N 87°10′23″E / 23.570439°N 87.172971°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | West Bengal |
| District | Paschim Bardhaman |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,609 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Asansol |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Raniganj |
| Website | bardhaman |
Baska is a census town in Andal CD Block of Durgapur subdivision in Paschim Bardhaman district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Baska is located at 23°34′14″N 87°10′23″E / 23.570439°N 87.172971°E.
The Asansol-Durgapur region is composed of undulating latterite soil. This area lies between two mighty rivers – the Damodar and the Ajay. They flow almost parallel to each other in the region – the average distance between the two rivers is around 30 km. For ages the area was heavily forested and infested with plunderers and marauders. The discovery of coal led to industrialisation of the area and most of the forests have been cleared.
As per the 2011 Census of India Baska had a total population of 6,609, of which 3,462 (52%) were males and 3,147 (47%) were females. Population below 6 years was 662. The total number of literates in Baska was 5,129 (86.25% of the population over 6 years).
As of 2001[update] India census, Baska had a population of 4,980. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Baska has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; 61% of the literates are males and 39% are females. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
It is in the heart of the coal mining zone.
Baska has three primary and one secondary schools.
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