Baisa - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Baisa is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Chak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baisa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baisa is 223658. The village covers a total geographical area of 567 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Baisa

According to the 2011 Census, Baisa village had a total population of 5,204 people, including 2,702 males and 2,502 females, living in 1,091 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.89%, with male literacy at 50.88% and female literacy at 34.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Baisa

Baisa 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 Baisa

Baisa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garh Banaili, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Baisa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Baisa is about 30 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 Baisa

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

Health Facilities in Baisa

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

FAQs about Baisa