Basatpur - Baniapur, Saran

Basatpur is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Baniyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basatpur is 233162. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 841403 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Basatpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baniapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basatpur village had a total population of 1,587 people, including 824 males and 763 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.93%, with male literacy at 82.75% and female literacy at 66.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Basatpur

Basatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sham Kauria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Basatpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Basatpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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:

FAQs about Basatpur