Basura - Imamganj, Gaya

Basura is a village situated in the Imamganj subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Imamganj and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Lawabar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basura is 256074. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 824206 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Basura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Basura

According to the 2011 Census, Basura village had a total population of 1,521 people, including 762 males and 759 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.52%, with male literacy at 65.89% and female literacy at 49.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 419.

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

Nearby Villages of Basura

Basura 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 Basura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Basura. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Basura is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Basura is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basura

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

Health Facilities in Basura

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

FAQs about Basura