Where is Basta village located?
Basta is in Tharthari Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Basta Village
Basta is an inhabited village in Tharthari Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244703, the Census 2011 record lists 1,229 people in 214 households and the reported area is 68 hectares. The local references include Narainpur Gram Panchayat, Tharthari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 15 km.
Village Code244703
Population1,229
Households214
Area68 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Basta
- Census Village Code
- 244703
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tharthari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01388
- CD Block
- Tharthari
- Gram Panchayat
- Narainpur
- Households
- 214
- Population
- 1,229
- Male Population
- 638
- Female Population
- 591
- Sex Ratio
- 926.33
- Area
- 68 hectares
- Area
- 0.68 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hilsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Basta at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,229 people, 68 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Basta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Basta falls under Tharthari Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244703.
- The record lists 1,229 people living in 214 households.
- The reported village area is 68 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hilsa.
- 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
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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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,807.35 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.74 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.37%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Basta in the official administrative record. Census village code 244703, Narainpur Gram Panchayat and Tharthari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01388
- Village Census Code
- 244703
- CD Block Code
- 0376
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0006
- CD Block Name
- Tharthari
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Narainpur
Location and Distance
Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Basta, about 15 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tharthari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hilsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hilsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Hilsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 68 hectares
- Area
- 0.68 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,229 people in 214 households, with 638 male residents and 591 female residents. The average household size is 5.74, and SC share is 5.37% and ST share is 0% for Basta. Population density works out to about 1,807.35 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 214
- Total Population
- 1,229
- Male Population
- 638
- Female Population
- 591
- Sex Ratio
- 926.33
- Average Household Size
- 5.74
- SC Population
- 66
- SC Male Population
- 34
- SC Female Population
- 32
- SC Population Share
- 5.37
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Basta list 1 government primary school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Basta. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 3
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Basta include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 57.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Basta include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Basta include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Basta is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Basta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 57.1 hectares and irrigated land is 57.1 hectares (100% 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
- 10.9
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 57.1
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 57.1
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Basta village in?
Basta village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Basta village in?
Basta village is in Bihar.
Which block is Basta under?
Basta comes under Tharthari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Basta?
The Census village code of Basta is 244703.
Which Gram Panchayat is Basta under?
Basta is listed under Narainpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tharthari.
What is the population of Basta village?
The village record lists 1,229 people and 214 households for Basta.
How many households are in Basta village?
The village record lists 214 households for Basta.
What is the male and female population of Basta?
The record lists 638 male residents and 591 female residents for Basta.
What is the sex ratio of Basta village?
The sex ratio of Basta is 926.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Basta village?
The reported geographical area of Basta is 68 hectares.
What is the population density of Basta village?
The approximate population density of Basta is 1,807.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Basta?
The nearest town listed for Basta is Hilsa, about 15 km away.
How far is Basta from the district headquarters?
Basta is about 30 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Basta from the sub-district headquarters?
Basta is about 12 km from Tharthari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Basta?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private middle school for Basta.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Basta?
For Basta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 57.1 hectares and irrigated land is 57.1 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Basta.