Basudewa - Singhia, Samastipur

Basudewa is a village situated in the Singhia subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singhia and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Nirpur Bhararia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basudewa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basudewa is 237217. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 848209 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Basudewa

As per Census 2011, Basudewa village has a total population of 1,692 people, consisting of 880 males and 812 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 363 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 775 literate and 917 illiterate residents. Additionally, 390 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,692880812
Child Population (0–6 yrs)363187176
Scheduled Castes (SC)390192198
Scheduled Tribes (ST)936
Literate Population775485290
Illiterate Population917395522

Nearby Villages of Basudewa

Basudewa 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)
GoleaNorth-East0.99 km
Bharaia NirpurEast1.47 km
Pato BilahiNorth-East1.67 km
Pararia BherharNorth2.04 km
Bishunpur DihaSouth2.07 km
PatailNorth-East2.28 km
SinghiaWest2.43 km
MahraEast2.58 km
Son ManiSouth-East2.93 km
HardiaNorth-East3.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basudewa

Basudewa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Biraul, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Basudewa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Basudewa is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basudewa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Basudewa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Basudewa

Where is Basudewa located?

Basudewa village is located in Singhia Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basudewa?

The Gram Panchayat of Basudewa is Nirpur Bhararia.

What is the pincode of Basudewa?

The pincode of Basudewa is 848209.

What is the population of Basudewa?

Basudewa has a total population of 1,692, including 880 males and 812 females.

How many households are there in Basudewa?

There are 341 households in Basudewa.

What is the literacy rate in Basudewa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basudewa is 45.80%. Male literacy is 55.11% and female literacy is 35.71%.