Basar - Muhra, Gaya

Basar is a village situated in the Muhra subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Muhra and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Arai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basar is 255160. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Basar

According to the 2011 Census, Basar village had a total population of 2,926 people, including 1,518 males and 1,408 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.85%, with male literacy at 72.58% and female literacy at 54.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 912.

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

Nearby Villages of Basar

Basar 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 Basar

Basar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jethian, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Basar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basar

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

Health Facilities in Basar

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

FAQs about Basar