Basantpur is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216404, the Census 2011 record lists 948 people in 192 households and the reported area is 110 hectares. The local references include Daraul Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 10 km.
In short:
Basantpur is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216404 and 948 people in 192 households.
Village Code216404
Population948
Households192
Area110 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
Detailed village profile
Basantpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 948 people, 110 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Basantpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Basantpur falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 216404.
The record lists 948 people living in 192 households.
The reported village area is 110 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Basantpur
Census Village Code
216404
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Daraul
Households
192
Population
948
Male Population
492
Female Population
456
Sex Ratio
926.83
Area
110 hectares
Area
1.1 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
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 Density861.82 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.94 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share58.97%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.95%
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 Basantpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 216404, Daraul Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216404
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0013
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Daraul
Location and Distance
Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Basantpur, about 10 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
110 hectares
Area
1.1 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 948 people in 192 households, with 492 male residents and 456 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 58.97% and ST share is 2.95% for Basantpur. Population density works out to about 861.82 people per sq km.
Total Households
192
Total Population
948
Male Population
492
Female Population
456
Sex Ratio
926.83
Average Household Size
4.94
SC Population
559
SC Male Population
282
SC Female Population
277
SC Population Share
58.97
ST Population
28
ST Male Population
13
ST Female Population
15
ST Population Share
2.95
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Basantpur list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary 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 Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Basantpur include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Basantpur.
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Basantpur include self-help groups, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Basantpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 42.83 hectares and irrigated land is 42.83 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
12.26
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10.69 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
18.02 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
42.83
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.83
Canals Area In Hectares
28.8 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
14.03 hectares
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
Map and Location
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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.