Baswaria village, Lauriya block | Pincode 845453

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Baswaria is a village in Lauriya mandal, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It has a population of 6,637 across 1,204 households, with a literacy rate of 49.2%. The village is located at coordinates 27.108°N, 84.464°E.

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NASAREEN PRAVEEN

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LGD code: 216749
Pincode: 845453
Post office: Lauriya
Population: 6,637
Households: 1,204
Literacy rate: 49.2%
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,282
Distance to district centre: 72 km
Distance to mandal centre: 41 km
Distance to Patna: 181 km
Distance to Kolkata: 640 km
Nearest railway station: Narkatyaganj · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sub-Divisional Hospital, Narkatiyaganj · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baswaria compares

By population, Baswaria ranks #4 of 96 villages in Lauriya mandal.

Literacy rate

49.2%

+1.3% vs mandal average

Baswaria: 49.2%
Lauriya mandal: 47.9%
Pashchim Champaran district: 44.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

924

+12 vs mandal average

Baswaria: 924
Lauriya mandal: 912

Household size

people per home

5.5

Same as the mandal average

Baswaria: 5.5
Lauriya mandal: 5.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Baswaria at a glance

Baswaria is a village of 6,637 people in 1,204 households (Census 2011) in Lauriya block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, the 4th-largest of 96 villages in Lauriya block. Literacy is 49%, 1 points above the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 924 women per 1,000 men. It lies 72 km from the Pashchim Champaran district centre, 0 km from Pakri, the nearest town, under 1 km from Narkatyaganj railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 845453, served by Lauriya post office; the LGD village code is 216749. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sub-Divisional Hospital, Narkatiyaganj, <1 km away. The sarpanch is NASAREEN PRAVEEN, and the village votes in Bettiah assembly constituency, represented by MLA Renu Devi. The population is estimated at 7,825 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Baswaria · this village	6,637	49%	—
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baswaria

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 1
Power hours (winter): 1
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 3
Secondary school: 2
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: NARKATIYAGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 13
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Baghi Basawariya
Total area (ha): 402.7
Irrigated area (ha): 144.38
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Baswaria

LGD code: 216749
Pincode: 845453
Post office: Lauriya
Population (Census 2011): 6,637
Population (projected 2026): 7,825
Households: 1,204
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 924
Literacy rate: 49.2%
Coordinates: 27.10800°N, 84.46400°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Paschim Champaran
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bettiah
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Jaiswal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Renu Devi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NASAREEN PRAVEEN
Block / Mandal: Lauriya

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Pashchim Champaran district level

Then & Now

Baswaria — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,637

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

7,825

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,204

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,420

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 6,637Census 2011
Households: 1,204Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7,8252026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,4202026 projection
Active job cards: 2,89,508MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,37,356MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 904NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 52.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 43.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 50.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Pashchim Champaran district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pashchim Champaran district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pashchim Champaran district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Baswaria

Mandal centre

Lauriya · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 24 min by car · 1 h 40 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pashchim Champaran · ≈ 72 km

≈ 2 h 28 min by car · 2 h 55 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,698 people

Pakri · ≈ under 1 km

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna181 kmcapital
Kolkata640 km
Delhi732 km
Hyderabad1243 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNarkatyaganj<1 km
Hospital / PHCSub-Divisional Hospital, Narkatiyaganj<1 km
ATM / bankparas pakdi32 km
Petrol pumpM/S USHA AUTOMOBILES23 km
Police stationBettiah Main Police Station35 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Baswaria

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🛕Birla MandirTemple<1 km ↗

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September 2026

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage

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Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary

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Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites

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What is the pincode of Baswaria?

The pincode of Baswaria, Lauriya block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar is 845453. The post office is Lauriya.

Which post office delivers to Baswaria?

Mail for Baswaria is delivered through Lauriya post office, pincode 845453, in Lauriya block, Pashchim Champaran district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baswaria located?

Baswaria is a village in Lauriya block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Baswaria as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baswaria village has a population of 6,637 across 1,204 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Baswaria?

The current sarpanch of Baswaria gram panchayat is NASAREEN PRAVEEN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baswaria in?

Baswaria falls under the Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baswaria in?

Baswaria falls under the Bettiah assembly constituency (AC #8) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Baswaria?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baswaria village is 49.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Baswaria?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baswaria village is 924 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baswaria?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baswaria, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Baswaria from Pashchim Champaran district centre?

Baswaria is approximately 72 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pashchim Champaran district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Baswaria?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baswaria village is 216749.

Which is the nearest town to Baswaria?

Pakri (population 15,698, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Baswaria in a straight line.

How big is Baswaria compared to other villages in Lauriya block?

Baswaria ranks 4 of 96 villages in Lauriya block by Census 2011 population (6,637 residents).

How far is Baswaria from Patna?

Baswaria is about 181 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 236 km.

How far is Baswaria from Kolkata?

Baswaria is about 640 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 831 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Baswaria?

Narkatyaganj is the nearest railway station to Baswaria, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baswaria?

Sub-Divisional Hospital, Narkatiyaganj is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baswaria, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Baswaria?

paras pakdi is the nearest ATM or bank to Baswaria, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baswaria?

M/S USHA AUTOMOBILES is the nearest petrol pump to Baswaria, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Baswaria?

Baswaria falls under Bettiah assembly constituency (AC 8). The sitting MLA is Renu Devi (BJP).

Who is the MP for Baswaria?

Baswaria is in Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sanjay Jaiswal (BJP).

What is the population of Baswaria in 2026?

Baswaria is estimated at 7,825 people in 2026, up about 18% from 6,637 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baswaria in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Baswaria in Pashchim Champaran district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Baswaria?

NASAREEN PRAVEEN is the sarpanch of Baswaria gram panchayat, Lauriya block. See the sarpanch list of Lauriya block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)