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 information the sub-district code of Basantpur Block (CD) is 01102. Total area of basantpur subdivision is 257 km² including 248.13 km² rural area and 8.67 km² urban area. Basantpur subdivision has a population of 2,02,007 peoples, out of which urban population is 19,932 while rural population is 1,82,075. Basantpur has a sex ratio of approximately 924 females for every 1,000 males. Basantpur subdivision has a population density of 787 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,254 houses in the sub-district, including 4,157 urban houses and 36,097 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 47.09% population of basantpur subdivision is literate, out of which 54.87% males and 38.67% females are literate.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Basantpur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.