Basant - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Basant is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Salaiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basant village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basant is 254431. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Basant village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basant

According to the 2011 Census, Basant village had a total population of 3,215 people, including 1,643 males and 1,572 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.52%, with male literacy at 68.78% and female literacy at 49.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 974.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Basant

Basant is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Basant

Basant is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Basant is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Basant is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basant

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Basant village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Basant

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Basant village are given below:

FAQs about Basant