Basti

Basti is a village located in Chehra Kalan subdivision of Vaishali district in Bihar, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Chehra Kalan (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Hajipur. As per 2009 stats, Basti Sarsikan is the gram panchayat of Basti village.

Basti has its own place in the vibrant Vaishali region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Basti

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basti is 235080. The village spans a total geographical area of 147 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 843102. Hajipur is nearest town to Basti village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

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Population of Basti

Below is a concise population overview of Basti as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,492 1,158 1,334
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 486 246 240
Scheduled Castes (SC) 710 343 367
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 3 N/A 3
Literate Population 1,180 646 534
Illiterate Population 1,312 512 800

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Basti village:

  • The total population of Basti village is around 2,492, including approximately 1,158 males and 1,334 females, with a sex ratio of 1151 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 486 children aged 0–6 years in Basti village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Basti village has 710 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Basti village is about 47.35%, with male literacy at 55.79% and female literacy at 40.03%.
  • There are around 451 households in Basti village.

Connectivity of Basti

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Basti. As per the 2011 stats, Basti had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Basti

Knowing the nearby villages of Basti helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Basti.

Kishunpur Telaur Rasulpur Fateh Hayat Urf Kaili Kaila Jalalpur Urf Jalalpur Khurampur Rasulpur Daud Chhaurahi Tal Sihan Shahjalal Chak Tajpurwa Urf Shaikhpura Shahbazpur Puraina Balbhadarpu Afazlpur Puraina

Frequently Asked Questions about Basti

Where is Basti located?
Basti village is situated in Chehra Kalan Subdivision, within the Vaishali district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Basti?
The Gram Panchayat of Basti is Basti Sarsikan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Basti?
The pincode of Basti is 843102, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Basti as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Basti is 2,492, with 1,158 males and 1,334 females.
How many households are there in Basti as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Basti village has a total of 451 households.
What is the literacy rate in Basti as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Basti is 47.35%. The male literacy rate is 55.79%, while the female literacy rate is 40.03%.