Basian

Basian is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.1km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Basian village. As per 2009 stats, Mahipur is the gram panchayat of Basian village.

Here you can discover what makes Basian unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Basian’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Basian

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Basian is 309628. The village spans a total geographical area of 407.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Basian village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Basian village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Basian

Population of Basian

According to the 2011 Census, Basian has a total population of about 2,903, with approximately 1,466 males and 1,437 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 365 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,271 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 219. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.67%, with male literacy at about 60.16% and female literacy near 47.04%. There are around 633 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Basian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Basian

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

Nearby Villages of Basian

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Basian