Basant Patti - Purnahiya, Sheohar
Basant Patti is a village situated in the Purnahiya subdivision of Sheohar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purnahiya and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Sheohar. Basantpatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basant Patti village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Basant Patti is 218780. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.9 hectares and falls under the 843334 pincode. Sitamarhi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Basant Patti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Basant Patti
As per Census 2011, Basant Patti village has a total population of 4,277 people, consisting of 2,205 males and 2,072 females. The village has 931 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 842 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,943 literate and 2,334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basant Patti are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,277 | 2,205 | 2,072 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 842 | 427 | 415 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 356 | 179 | 177 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,943 | 1,129 | 814 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,334 | 1,076 | 1,258 |
Nearby Villages of Basant Patti
Basant Patti is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Basant Patti
Basant Patti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Basant Patti.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamarhi to Basant Patti is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheohar to Basant Patti is about 27 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 Basant Patti
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Basant Patti village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Basant Patti
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Basant Patti village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Basant Patti
Where is Basant Patti located?
Basant Patti village is located in Purnahiya Subdivision, Sheohar district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Basant Patti?
The Gram Panchayat of Basant Patti is Basantpatti.
What is the pincode of Basant Patti?
The pincode of Basant Patti is 843334.
What is the population of Basant Patti?
Basant Patti has a total population of 4,277, including 2,205 males and 2,072 females.
How many households are there in Basant Patti?
There are 931 households in Basant Patti.
What is the literacy rate in Basant Patti?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basant Patti is 45.43%. Male literacy is 51.20% and female literacy is 39.29%.