Basarhi - Chapra, Saran

Basarhi is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 2 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Purvi Telpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basarhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basarhi is 233642. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 841302 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Basarhi

According to the 2011 Census, Basarhi village had a total population of 2,069 people, including 1,123 males and 946 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.69%, with male literacy at 93.51% and female literacy at 76.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Basarhi

Basarhi 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 Basarhi

Basarhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhapra Kacheri, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Basarhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Basarhi is about 2 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basarhi

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

Health Facilities in Basarhi

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

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