Basatpur - Jehanabad

Basatpur is a village situated in the Jehanabad subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jehanabad and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Gonwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basatpur is 260162. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 804417 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Basatpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jahanabad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Basatpur

As per Census 2011, Basatpur village has a total population of 1,226 people, consisting of 632 males and 594 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 640 literate and 586 illiterate residents. Additionally, 473 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basatpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,226632594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)256119137
Scheduled Castes (SC)473235238
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1486
Literate Population640366274
Illiterate Population586266320

Nearby Villages of Basatpur

Basatpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarautaSouth-East0.62 km
RasidpurSouth-East1.45 km
ChainpuraNorth-East1.60 km
KalupurSouth1.61 km
SisammaSouth-West1.68 km
BarhaunaWest1.81 km
TurkaulNorth-East2.18 km
NewariSouth-East2.25 km
Shahmahmad BighaNorth2.34 km
AlampurNorth-East2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basatpur

Basatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mai Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Basatpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basatpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Basatpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Basatpur

Where is Basatpur located?

Basatpur village is located in Jehanabad Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basatpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Basatpur is Gonwan.

What is the pincode of Basatpur?

The pincode of Basatpur is 804417.

What is the population of Basatpur?

Basatpur has a total population of 1,226, including 632 males and 594 females.

How many households are there in Basatpur?

There are 213 households in Basatpur.

What is the literacy rate in Basatpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basatpur is 52.20%. Male literacy is 57.91% and female literacy is 46.13%.