Basantpur Subdivision - Siwan District, Bihar
Basantpur is an administrative subdivision in the Siwan district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Basantpur is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Dighwa Dubauli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 52 km², including 52.04 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 958 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Basantpur Subdivision
Basantpur Subdivision has a total of 45 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babhnauli | Rural | Sareyan Shrikant |
| 2 | Bagaha | Rural | Baijubrhoga |
| 3 | Bagahi | Rural | Baijubrhoga |
| 4 | Balthara | Rural | Rajapur |
| 5 | Barhoga Khurd | Rural | Baijubrhoga |
| 6 | Barwa Kalan | Rural | Kumkumpur |
| 7 | Barwa Khurd | Rural | Kumkumpur |
| 8 | Basantpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Basantpur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Basaon | Rural | Basaon |
| 11 | Bishunpura | Rural | Sareyan Shrikant |
| 12 | Dhanaua | Rural | Molnapur |
| 13 | Haraypur | Rural | Baijubrhoga |
| 14 | Hari Aman | Rural | Kanhauli |
| 15 | Hussepur | Rural | Sareyan Shrikant |
| 16 | Jankinagar | Rural | Suryapura |
| 17 | Kanhauli | Rural | Kanhauli |
| 18 | Karahi Kalan | Rural | Suryapura |
| 19 | Karahi Khurd | Urban | Not applicable |
| 20 | Karahi Khurd | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 21 | Karahi Mathia | Rural | Suryapura |
| 22 | Khori Pakar | Rural | Kumkumpur |
| 23 | Kukumpur | Rural | Kumkumpur |
| 24 | Laheji | Rural | Molnapur |
| 25 | Mathia | Rural | Kumkumpur |
| 26 | Molnapur | Rural | Molnapur |
| 27 | Murwar | Rural | Kanhauli |
| 28 | Nagauli | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Nagauli | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 30 | Rajapur | Rural | Rajapur |
| 31 | Rampur | Rural | Kumkumpur |
| 32 | Sahar Kola | Rural | Molnapur |
| 33 | Sahilpatti | Rural | Rajapur |
| 34 | Sarea Sirikant | Rural | Sareyan Shrikant |
| 35 | Sekhpura | Rural | Sareyan Shrikant |
| 36 | Semardah | Rural | Kanhauli |
| 37 | Seria | Rural | Baijubrhoga |
| 38 | Shampur | Rural | Sareyan Shrikant |
| 39 | Shampur Khap | Rural | Suryapura |
| 40 | Sipah | Urban | Not applicable |
| 41 | Sipah | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 42 | Sonurukha | Rural | Rajapur |
| 43 | Surajpura | Rural | Suryapura |
| 44 | Usri | Rural | Kanhauli |
| 45 | Usuri | Rural | Baijubrhoga |
Population of Basantpur Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Basantpur Subdivision has a total population of 1,05,229 people, consisting of 53,733 males and 51,496 females. There are 17,061 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 2,022 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,05,229 | 1,05,229 | 0 |
| Male Population | 53,733 | 53,733 | 0 |
| Female Population | 51,496 | 51,496 | 0 |
| Total Households | 17,061 | 17,061 | 0 |
| Population Density | 2,022 / km² | 2,022 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 58,774 literate people and 18,414 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 12,412 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,063 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,414 | 18,414 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 58,774 | 58,774 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 46,455 | 46,455 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 12,412 | 12,412 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,063 | 1,063 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.