Basatpur village, Baniapur block | Pincode 841403

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Basatpur is a village in Baniapur mandal, Saran district, Bihar, with a population of 1,587 across 288 households. The village has a literacy rate of 65.3% and is located at coordinates 25.720°N, 87.881°E with PIN code 841403.

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LGD code: 233162
Pincode: 841403
Post office: Baniapur
Population: 1,587
Households: 288
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 507
Distance to district centre: 205 km
Distance to mandal centre: 170 km
Distance to Patna: 275 km
Distance to Kolkata: 353 km
Nearest railway station: Sudhani · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Barsoi SDH · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Basatpur compares

By population, Basatpur ranks #71 of 114 villages in Baniapur mandal.

Literacy rate

65.3%

+10.4% vs mandal average

Basatpur: 65.3%
Baniapur mandal: 54.9%
Saran district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

926

−63 vs mandal average

Basatpur: 926
Baniapur mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

5.5

−0.7 vs mandal average

Basatpur: 5.5
Baniapur mandal: 6.2

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

Basatpur at a glance

Basatpur is a village of 1,587 people in 288 households (Census 2011) in Baniapur block, Saran district, Bihar, the 71st-largest of 114 villages in Baniapur block. Literacy is 65%, 10 points above the block average of 55% and the sex ratio is 926 women per 1,000 men. It lies 205 km from the Saran district centre, 0 km from Basatpur, the nearest town, under 1 km from Sudhani railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 841403, served by Baniapur post office; the LGD village code is 233162. The nearest hospital or health centre is Barsoi SDH, 12 km away. The village votes in Alinagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Maithili Thakur. The population is estimated at 2,204 in 2026, up 39% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Basatpur · this village	1,587	65%	—
Basatpur · Hasanpur	2,022	57%	0 km N
Basatpur · Konch	351	44%	0 km N
Basatpur · Gaya Town C.D.Block	1,259	47%	0 km N
Kasipur · Kishanganj	833	48%	0 km N
Basatpur · Hasanpur	0	—	0 km N
Basatpur · Hathua	228	65%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Basatpur

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): 6
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
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: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: CHAPRA
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): baniyapur
Total area (ha): 108
Irrigated area (ha): 76
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Basatpur

LGD code: 233162
Pincode: 841403
Post office: Baniapur
Population (Census 2011): 1,587
Population (projected 2026): 2,204
Households: 288
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 926
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Coordinates: 25.71973°N, 87.88101°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Alinagar
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Maithili Thakur
Block / Mandal: Baniapur

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 Saran district level

Then & Now

Basatpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,587

Census 2011 baseline

+38.9%

Population · 2026

2,204

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

288

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 1,587Census 2011
Households: 288Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,2042026 proj. · +38.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,86,306MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,42,976MGNREGA · 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: 779NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 65.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 37.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.8%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 · Saran district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Saran district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Saran 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Basatpur

Mandal centre

Baniapur · ≈ 170 km

≈ 5 h 49 min by car · 6 h 55 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Saran · ≈ 205 km

≈ 7 h by car · 8 h 19 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 18,468 people

Basatpur · ≈ under 1 km

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna275 kmcapital
Kolkata353 km
Delhi1103 km
Hyderabad1342 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSudhani<1 km
Bus stopBotolbari14 km
Hospital / PHCBarsoi SDH12 km
ATM / banksbi27 km
Petrol pumpReliance13 km
CollegeD S College36 km
Police stationPolice station37 km

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September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
WION2 days ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi2 days ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News3 days ago
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview4 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com4 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India5 days ago

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Quick answers

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What is the pincode of Basatpur?

The pincode of Basatpur, Baniapur block, Saran district, Bihar is 841403. The post office is Baniapur.

Which post office delivers to Basatpur?

Mail for Basatpur is delivered through Baniapur post office, pincode 841403, in Baniapur block, Saran district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Basatpur located?

Basatpur is a village in Baniapur block of Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Basatpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Basatpur village has a population of 1,587 across 288 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basatpur in?

Basatpur falls under the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basatpur in?

Basatpur falls under the Alinagar assembly constituency (AC #81) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Basatpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Basatpur village is 65.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Basatpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Basatpur village is 926 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basatpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Basatpur, 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 Basatpur from Saran district centre?

Basatpur is approximately 205 km (straight-line) from the centre of Saran district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Basatpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Basatpur village is 233162.

Which is the nearest town to Basatpur?

Basatpur (population 18,468, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Basatpur in a straight line.

How big is Basatpur compared to other villages in Baniapur block?

Basatpur ranks 71 of 114 villages in Baniapur block by Census 2011 population (1,587 residents).

How far is Basatpur from Patna?

Basatpur is about 275 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 358 km.

How far is Basatpur from Kolkata?

Basatpur is about 353 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 459 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Basatpur?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Basatpur?

Botolbari is the nearest bus stop to Basatpur, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Basatpur?

Barsoi SDH is the nearest hospital or health centre to Basatpur, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Basatpur?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Basatpur, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Basatpur?

Reliance is the nearest petrol pump to Basatpur, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Who is the MLA of Basatpur?

Basatpur falls under Alinagar assembly constituency (AC 81). The sitting MLA is Maithili Thakur (BJP).

Who is the MP for Basatpur?

Basatpur is in Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP).

What is the population of Basatpur in 2026?

Basatpur is estimated at 2,204 people in 2026, up about 39% from 1,587 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Basatpur in?

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

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-23
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)