Basaria - Meral (Pipra Kalan), Garhwa
Basaria is a village situated in the Meral (Pipra Kalan) subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meral and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Biktam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basaria village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Basaria is 347663. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.32 hectares and falls under the 822133 pincode.
Basaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Basaria
As per Census 2011, Basaria village has a total population of 1,524 people, consisting of 809 males and 715 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 613 literate and 911 illiterate residents. Additionally, 759 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basaria are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,524 | 809 | 715 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 257 | 153 | 104 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 759 | 408 | 351 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 142 | 78 | 64 |
| Literate Population | 613 | 382 | 231 |
| Illiterate Population | 911 | 427 | 484 |
Nearby Villages of Basaria
Basaria is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Basaria
Public transport in the Basaria is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Basaria is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Basaria
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Basaria village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Basaria
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Basaria village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Basaria
Where is Basaria located?
Basaria village is located in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Basaria?
The Gram Panchayat of Basaria is Biktam.
What is the pincode of Basaria?
The pincode of Basaria is 822133.
What is the population of Basaria?
Basaria has a total population of 1,524, including 809 males and 715 females.
How many households are there in Basaria?
There are 322 households in Basaria.
What is the literacy rate in Basaria?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basaria is 40.22%. Male literacy is 47.22% and female literacy is 32.31%.