Basatpur - Amnour, Saran

Basatpur is a village situated in the Amnour subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amnour and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Basatpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basatpur is 233946. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 841401 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Basatpur

As per Census 2011, Basatpur village has a total population of 2,265 people, consisting of 1,153 males and 1,112 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 434 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,177 literate and 1,088 illiterate residents. Additionally, 545 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2651,1531,112
Child Population (0–6 yrs)434224210
Scheduled Castes (SC)545293252
Literate Population1,177703474
Illiterate Population1,088450638

Nearby Villages of Basatpur

Basatpur 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)
BhagwatpurWest0.58 km
NaurangaSouth-East0.74 km
Sahadi ChhapraSouth-West0.95 km
MadhubaniSouth-East1.48 km
ShahpurNorth-West1.51 km
GaraulSouth1.58 km
Narsingh BhanpurSouth-East1.82 km
Amnaur KalyanWest1.85 km
Guna ChhapraWest1.95 km
GangapurSouth-East2.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basatpur

Basatpur 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 Terha Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Basatpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Basatpur is about 33 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 Basatpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Basatpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Basatpur

Where is Basatpur located?

Basatpur village is located in Amnour Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basatpur?

Basatpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Basatpur?

The pincode of Basatpur is 841401.

What is the population of Basatpur?

Basatpur has a total population of 2,265, including 1,153 males and 1,112 females.

How many households are there in Basatpur?

There are 331 households in Basatpur.

What is the literacy rate in Basatpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basatpur is 51.96%. Male literacy is 60.97% and female literacy is 42.63%.