Basantpur

Basantpur is a Town and Subdivision in Supaul District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Basantpur Block (CD) is 01102. The total area of Basantpur Subdivision is 257 km², which includes 248.13 km² of rural area and 8.67 km² of urban area. Basantpur has a sex ratio of approximately 924 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Basantpur Subdivision

Basantpur Subdivision has a total of 91 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Basantpur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Basantpur Subdivision

The population profile of Basantpur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Basantpur Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population of Basantpur Subdivision is around 2,02,007 people. This includes 1,04,968 males and 97,039 females. Rural population is about 1,82,075 (94,277 males and 87,798 females), while urban population is nearly 19,932 (10,691 males and 9,241 females).
• Children aged 0–6 years make up about 41,336 of the population, with 21,188 boys and 20,148 girls. Rural areas have 38,362 children, and urban areas have about 2,974 children in this age group.
• There are approximately 95,118 literate people in Basantpur Subdivision, including 57,592 literate males and 37,526 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 81,567 individuals and urban literacy covers around 13,551 people.
• About 1,06,889 people in Basantpur Subdivision are not literate, including 47,376 males and 59,513 females. Rural areas include 1,00,508 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,381 individuals.
• The tehsil has around 40,254 households, with 36,097 in villages and 4,157 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Basantpur Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Basantpur Subdivision is approximately 37,736 people, including 19,476 males and 18,260 females. Around 35,834 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,902 people reside in urban areas.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Basantpur Subdivision is about 483 people, including 271 males and 212 females. Around 428 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 55 live in towns or urban regions.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 787 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 734 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,299 people per sq. km.