Basaha - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Basaha is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Jagdishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basaha is 231183. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Basaha

According to the 2011 Census, Basaha village had a total population of 2,588 people, including 1,367 males and 1,221 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.10%, with male literacy at 78.38% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Basaha

Basaha 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 Basaha

Basaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alehpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Basaha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Basaha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basaha

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

Health Facilities in Basaha

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

FAQs about Basaha