Basuain - Rajgir, Nalanda

Basuain is a village situated in the Rajgir subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgir and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Pathroura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basuain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basuain is 245041. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 803116 pincode. Rajgir is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Basuain

As per Census 2011, Basuain village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 338 males and 322 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 285 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basuain

Basuain 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 Basuain

Basuain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sardar Patel Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgir to Basuain is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Basuain is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basuain

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

Health Facilities in Basuain

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

FAQs about Basuain