Basdewa - Nautan, Siwan

Basdewa is a village situated in the Nautan subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nautan and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Murarpatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basdewa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basdewa is 231286. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 841243 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Basdewa

As per Census 2011, Basdewa village has a total population of 1,186 people, consisting of 594 males and 592 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 623 literate and 563 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,186594592
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1748688
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18810
Literate Population623405218
Illiterate Population563189374

Nearby Villages of Basdewa

Basdewa 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)
Bhavani ChhaparWest0.69 km
TaliSouth-East0.88 km
Radhe TolaSouth-West1.42 km
JagdishpurNorth1.51 km
Dewan ChakNorth-East1.63 km
Sirsia BabuNorth-West1.67 km
BaraipattiSouth-East1.72 km
GandharpaSouth-East2.00 km
Sirsia PavarNorth-West2.18 km
Garib ChakWest2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basdewa

Basdewa 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 Mairwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Basdewa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Basdewa is about 29 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 Basdewa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Basdewa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Basdewa

Where is Basdewa located?

Basdewa village is located in Nautan Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basdewa?

The Gram Panchayat of Basdewa is Murarpatti.

What is the pincode of Basdewa?

The pincode of Basdewa is 841243.

What is the population of Basdewa?

Basdewa has a total population of 1,186, including 594 males and 592 females.

How many households are there in Basdewa?

There are 178 households in Basdewa.

What is the literacy rate in Basdewa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basdewa is 52.53%. Male literacy is 68.18% and female literacy is 36.82%.