Indian Village Directory

Basao Village

Basao is an inhabited village in Itarhi Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 248801, the Census 2011 record lists 4,488 people in 630 households and the reported area is 430.1 hectares. The local references include Basao Kalan Gram Panchayat, Itarhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Buxar at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Basao is a village in Itarhi Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 248801 and 4,488 people in 630 households.
Village Code248801
Population4,488
Households630
Area430.1 hectares
Nearest TownBuxar

Key Village Facts

Village
Basao
Census Village Code
248801
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Buxar
District Census Code
232
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Itarhi
Sub-district Census Code
01444
CD Block
Itarhi
Gram Panchayat
Basao Kalan
Households
630
Population
4,488
Male Population
2,351
Female Population
2,137
Sex Ratio
908.97
Area
430.1 hectares
Area
4.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Buxar
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
802129
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Basao at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,488 people, 430.1 hectares of reported area and Buxar as the nearest town reference for Basao, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBuxar
BlockItarhi
CD BlockItarhi
Gram PanchayatBasao Kalan
  • Basao falls under Itarhi Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 248801.
  • The record lists 4,488 people living in 630 households.
  • The reported village area is 430.1 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Buxar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density1,043.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.12 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.89%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share88.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basao in the official administrative record. Census village code 248801, Basao Kalan Gram Panchayat and Itarhi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
232
Sub-district Census Code
01444
Village Census Code
248801
CD Block Code
0432
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Itarhi
Gram Panchayat Name
Basao Kalan

Location and Distance

Buxar is the nearest town listed for Basao, about 20 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Itarhi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Buxar
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Buxar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Buxar
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Buxar
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
430.1 hectares
Area
4.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,488 people in 630 households, with 2,351 male residents and 2,137 female residents. The average household size is 7.12, and SC share is 16.38% and ST share is 1.89% for Basao. Population density works out to about 1,043.48 people per sq km.

Total Households
630
Total Population
4,488
Male Population
2,351
Female Population
2,137
Sex Ratio
908.97
Average Household Size
7.12
SC Population
735
SC Male Population
383
SC Female Population
352
SC Population Share
16.38
ST Population
85
ST Male Population
49
ST Female Population
36
ST Population Share
1.89
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Basao list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Basao. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Basao include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
118 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Basao include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Basao include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Basao is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Basao show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 338.62 hectares and irrigated land is 298.28 hectares (88.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Oil Seeds
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
85.5
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.18 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.77 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3.03 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
338.62
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40.34 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
298.28
Canals Area In Hectares
160.08 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20.2 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Basao

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.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 802129 Buxar Nawanagar Nawanagar Nawanagar Bo:nawanagar, Distt. Buxar, Buxar, Bihar, 802129

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 Basao village located?

Basao is in Itarhi Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Basao village in?

Basao village is in Buxar district.

Which state is Basao village in?

Basao village is in Bihar.

Which block is Basao under?

Basao comes under Itarhi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Basao?

The Census village code of Basao is 248801.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basao under?

Basao is listed under Basao Kalan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Itarhi.

What is the population of Basao village?

The village record lists 4,488 people and 630 households for Basao.

How many households are in Basao village?

The village record lists 630 households for Basao.

What is the male and female population of Basao?

The record lists 2,351 male residents and 2,137 female residents for Basao.

What is the sex ratio of Basao village?

The sex ratio of Basao is 908.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basao village?

The reported geographical area of Basao is 430.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Basao village?

The approximate population density of Basao is 1,043.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Basao?

The nearest town listed for Basao is Buxar, about 20 km away.

How far is Basao from the district headquarters?

Basao is about 20 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basao from the sub-district headquarters?

Basao is about 10 km from Itarhi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Basao?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Basao.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Basao?

For Basao, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 338.62 hectares and irrigated land is 298.28 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Basao?

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

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.