Bastadangi - Kishanganj

Bastadangi is a village situated in the Kishanganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from Kishanganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pichhla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bastadangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bastadangi is 222983. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 855107 pincode. Kishanganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bastadangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kochadhaman Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kishanganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bastadangi

As per Census 2011, Bastadangi village has a total population of 2,344 people, consisting of 1,178 males and 1,166 females. The village has 533 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 434 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 781 literate and 1,563 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bastadangi

Bastadangi 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 Bastadangi

Public transport in the Bastadangi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surja Kamal, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishanganj to Bastadangi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bastadangi

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

Health Facilities in Bastadangi

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

FAQs about Bastadangi