Basant Jagarnath - Lalganj, Vaishali

Basant Jagarnath is a village situated in the Lalganj subdivision of Vaishali district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Hajipur. Kharauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basant Jagarnath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basant Jagarnath is 234779. The village covers a total geographical area of 295 hectares and falls under the 844121 pincode. Lalganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Basant Jagarnath

As per Census 2011, Basant Jagarnath village has a total population of 1,076 people, consisting of 566 males and 510 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 793 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basant Jagarnath are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,076566510
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1568472
Scheduled Castes (SC)268142126
Literate Population793451342
Illiterate Population283115168

Nearby Villages of Basant Jagarnath

Basant Jagarnath 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)
Manpur Motaluke GhatarodihWest0.66 km
Pakri KanthSouth1.07 km
Madhurapur KusdehNorth-West1.33 km
LalganjWest1.44 km
Shahpur Tewari Urf TuthaNorth-East1.56 km
Kopa MohabbatpurEast1.59 km
Kharauna Urf MisrauliaWest2.21 km
PurkhauliNorth2.22 km
Bhagwanpur PakriSouth-East2.46 km
Mukundpur Urf ParmanandpurNorth-East2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basant Jagarnath

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Basant Jagarnath. The nearest railway station is Bhagwanpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalganj to Basant Jagarnath is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hajipur to Basant Jagarnath is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basant Jagarnath

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

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

Health Facilities in Basant Jagarnath

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

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

FAQs about Basant Jagarnath

Where is Basant Jagarnath located?

Basant Jagarnath village is located in Lalganj Subdivision, Vaishali district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basant Jagarnath?

The Gram Panchayat of Basant Jagarnath is Kharauna.

What is the pincode of Basant Jagarnath?

The pincode of Basant Jagarnath is 844121.

What is the population of Basant Jagarnath?

Basant Jagarnath has a total population of 1,076, including 566 males and 510 females.

How many households are there in Basant Jagarnath?

There are 231 households in Basant Jagarnath.

What is the literacy rate in Basant Jagarnath?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basant Jagarnath is 73.70%. Male literacy is 79.68% and female literacy is 67.06%.