Indian Village Directory

Basanwara Village

Basanwara is an inhabited village in Alamnagar Block of Madhepura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226168, the Census 2011 record lists 6,493 people in 1,423 households and the reported area is 568.6 hectares. The local references include Vasanbara Gram Panchayat, Alamnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Murliganj at about 46 km.

In short:

Basanwara is a village in Alamnagar Block, Madhepura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226168 and 6,493 people in 1,423 households.

Village Code226168
Population6,493
Households1,423
Area568.6 hectares
Nearest TownMurliganj

Detailed village profile

Basanwara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,493 people, 568.6 hectares of reported area and Murliganj as the nearest town reference for Basanwara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Madhepura
Block Alamnagar
CD Block Alamnagar
Gram Panchayat Vasanbara
  • Basanwara falls under Alamnagar Block in Madhepura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226168.
  • The record lists 6,493 people living in 1,423 households.
  • The reported village area is 568.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Murliganj.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Basanwara
Census Village Code
226168
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Madhepura
District Census Code
213
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Alamnagar
Sub-district Census Code
01169
CD Block
Alamnagar
Gram Panchayat
Vasanbara
Households
1,423
Population
6,493
Male Population
3,440
Female Population
3,053
Sex Ratio
887.5
Area
568.6 hectares
Area
5.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Murliganj
Nearest Town Distance
46 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
852219
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 1,141.93 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.56 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 21.52% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.4% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 76.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basanwara in the official administrative record. Census village code 226168, Vasanbara Gram Panchayat and Alamnagar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
213
Sub-district Census Code
01169
Village Census Code
226168
CD Block Code
0157
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Alamnagar
Gram Panchayat Name
Vasanbara

Location and Distance

Murliganj is the nearest town listed for Basanwara, about 46 km away. Madhepura is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Alamnagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Madhepura
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Murliganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Murliganj
Distance within State/UT
46 km
Nearest Town
Murliganj
Distance from Nearest Town
46 km
Total Geographical Area
568.6 hectares
Area
5.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,493 people in 1,423 households, with 3,440 male residents and 3,053 female residents. The average household size is 4.56, and SC share is 21.52% and ST share is 0.4% for Basanwara. Population density works out to about 1,141.93 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,423
Total Population
6,493
Male Population
3,440
Female Population
3,053
Sex Ratio
887.5
Average Household Size
4.56
SC Population
1,397
SC Male Population
742
SC Female Population
655
SC Population Share
21.52
ST Population
26
ST Male Population
13
ST Female Population
13
ST Population Share
0.4
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Basanwara. 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
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Basanwara include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Basanwara 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 Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Basanwara is reported as 5 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
5 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 Basanwara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 510 hectares and irrigated land is 390 hectares (76.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
50.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
510.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
120 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
390.0
Canals Area In Hectares
300 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
90 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Basanwara

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.

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
2
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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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 852219 Madhepura Alamnagar Alamnagar Basnahi Thana, Mahua Bazar Mahua Bazar, Mahua Bazar, Basnahi Thana, Madhepura, Bihar, 852219
State Bank of India CRM 852219 Madhepura Alamnagar Alamnagar Alamnagar Alamnagar, Madhepura, Bihar, 852219

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 Basanwara village located?

Basanwara is in Alamnagar Block of Madhepura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Basanwara village in?

Basanwara village is in Madhepura district.

Which state is Basanwara village in?

Basanwara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Basanwara under?

Basanwara comes under Alamnagar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Basanwara?

The Census village code of Basanwara is 226168.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basanwara under?

Basanwara is listed under Vasanbara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Alamnagar.

What is the population of Basanwara village?

The village record lists 6,493 people and 1,423 households for Basanwara.

How many households are in Basanwara village?

The village record lists 1,423 households for Basanwara.

What is the male and female population of Basanwara?

The record lists 3,440 male residents and 3,053 female residents for Basanwara.

What is the sex ratio of Basanwara village?

The sex ratio of Basanwara is 887.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basanwara village?

The reported geographical area of Basanwara is 568.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Basanwara village?

The approximate population density of Basanwara is 1,141.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Basanwara?

The nearest town listed for Basanwara is Murliganj, about 46 km away.

How far is Basanwara from the district headquarters?

Basanwara is about 56 km from Madhepura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basanwara from the sub-district headquarters?

Basanwara is about 6 km from Alamnagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Basanwara?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Basanwara.

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

For Basanwara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 510 hectares and irrigated land is 390 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Basanwara. 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.