Basian

Block / Subdivision Raiganj
District Uttar Dinajpur
State West Bengal

About Basian

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Basian village is 309628. Basian village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 407.72 hectares. Basian has a total population of 2,903 peoples, out of which male population is 1,466 while female population is 1,437. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of basian village is 53.67% out of which 60.16% males and 47.04% females are literate. There are about 633 houses in basian village. Pincode of basian village locality is 733156.

When it comes to administration, Basian village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Basian village comes under Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raiganj is nearest town to basian village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Basian

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,903 1,466 1,437
Literate Population 1,558 882 676
Illiterate Population 1,345 584 761

Connectivity of Basian

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

Nearby Villages of Basian

Frequently Asked Questions about Basian

Where is Basian located?

Basian village is situated in Raiganj Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basian?

The Gram Panchayat of Basian is Mahipur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Basian?

The pincode of Basian is 733156, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Basian as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Basian is 2,903, with 1,466 males and 1,437 females.

How many households are there in Basian as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Basian village has a total of 633 households.

What is the literacy rate in Basian as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Basian is 53.67%. The male literacy rate is 60.16%, while the female literacy rate is 47.04%.