Indian Village Directory

Meher Basti Forest Village

Meher Basti Forest is an inhabited village in Chariduar Sub-district of Sonitpur district, Assam. Its Census village code is 286209, the Census 2011 record lists 178 people in 36 households and the reported area is 128 hectares. The local references include Lakara Gram Panchayat, Bihaguri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balipara at about 14 km.

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Quick answer: Meher Basti Forest is a village in Chariduar Sub-district, Sonitpur district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 286209 and 178 people in 36 households.
Village Code286209
Population178
Households36
Area128 hectares
Nearest TownBalipara

Key Village Facts

Village
Meher Basti Forest
Census Village Code
286209
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Sonitpur
District Census Code
306
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chariduar
Sub-district Census Code
02042
CD Block
Bihaguri
Gram Panchayat
Lakara
Households
36
Population
178
Male Population
87
Female Population
91
Sex Ratio
1,045.98
Area
128 hectares
Area
1.28 sq km
Nearest Town
Balipara
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
784103
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Meher Basti Forest at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 178 people, 128 hectares of reported area and Balipara as the nearest town reference for Meher Basti Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateAssam
DistrictSonitpur
Sub-districtChariduar
CD BlockBihaguri
Gram PanchayatLAKARA
  • Meher Basti Forest falls under Chariduar Sub-district in Sonitpur district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 286209.
  • The record lists 178 people living in 36 households.
  • The reported village area is 128 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balipara.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density139.06 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Meher Basti Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 286209, Lakara Gram Panchayat and Bihaguri CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
306
Sub-district Census Code
02042
Village Census Code
286209
CD Block Code
0068
CD Block Name
Bihaguri
Gram Panchayat Name
Lakara

Location and Distance

Balipara is the nearest town listed for Meher Basti Forest, about 14 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chariduar
District Headquarter
Tezpur
Nearest Statutory Town
Rangapara (Tc)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Balipara
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
128 hectares
Area
1.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 178 people in 36 households, with 87 male residents and 91 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Meher Basti Forest. Population density works out to about 139.06 people per sq km.

Total Households
36
Total Population
178
Male Population
87
Female Population
91
Sex Ratio
1,045.98
Average Household Size
4.94
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Meher Basti Forest.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.31 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Meher Basti Forest.

Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Meher Basti Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Mustard Seed and net sown area is 80.21 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mustard Seed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.35
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28.13 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.21
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
80.21 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Meher Basti Forest

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

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Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 784103 Sonitpur Chariduar Chari Duar Gaon Cotton MILL Road 30 Bn Crpf Chariduar, Sonitpur, Assam, 784103
State Bank of India ATM 784103 Sonitpur Chariduar Sonai Pam Gaon Lokra Chariduwar Near Asc Battelian Lokra Chariduwar, Sonitpur, Assam, 784103

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Meher Basti Forest village located?

Meher Basti Forest is in Chariduar Sub-district of Sonitpur district in Assam, India.

Which district is Meher Basti Forest village in?

Meher Basti Forest village is in Sonitpur district.

Which state is Meher Basti Forest village in?

Meher Basti Forest village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Meher Basti Forest under?

Meher Basti Forest comes under Chariduar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Meher Basti Forest?

The Census village code of Meher Basti Forest is 286209.

Which Gram Panchayat is Meher Basti Forest under?

Meher Basti Forest is listed under LAKARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bihaguri.

What is the population of Meher Basti Forest village?

The village record lists 178 people and 36 households for Meher Basti Forest.

How many households are in Meher Basti Forest village?

The village record lists 36 households for Meher Basti Forest.

What is the male and female population of Meher Basti Forest?

The record lists 87 male residents and 91 female residents for Meher Basti Forest.

What is the sex ratio of Meher Basti Forest village?

The sex ratio of Meher Basti Forest is 1,045.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Meher Basti Forest village?

The reported geographical area of Meher Basti Forest is 128 hectares.

What is the population density of Meher Basti Forest village?

The approximate population density of Meher Basti Forest is 139.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Meher Basti Forest?

The nearest town listed for Meher Basti Forest is Balipara, about 14 km away.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Meher Basti Forest?

For Meher Basti Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Mustard Seed and net sown area is 80.21 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Meher Basti Forest?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Meher Basti Forest. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Meher Basti Forest.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Meher Basti Forest.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Meher Basti Forest.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.