Bastha - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Bastha is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bastha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bastha is 216576. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.2 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bastha

According to the 2011 Census, Bastha village had a total population of 5,331 people, including 2,837 males and 2,494 females, living in 918 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.29%, with male literacy at 66.65% and female literacy at 48.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Bastha

Bastha 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 Bastha

Bastha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bastha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bastha is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bastha

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

Health Facilities in Bastha

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

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