Basua - Mahagama, Godda

Basua is a village situated in the Mahagama subdivision of Godda district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagama and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Godda.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basua is 356754. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.2 hectares and falls under the 814155 pincode.

Basua is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahagama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Godda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basua

According to the 2011 Census, Basua village had a total population of 1,752 people, including 835 males and 917 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.79%, with male literacy at 89.89% and female literacy at 83.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Basua

Basua 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Basua

The nearest railway station is Ekchari, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Godda to Basua is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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