Indian Village Directory

Basantpur Village

Basantpur is an inhabited village in Mainatanr Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216548, the Census 2011 record lists 1,959 people in 344 households and the reported area is 161 hectares. The local references include Purainia Gram Panchayat, Mainatanr CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 20 km.

In short:

Basantpur is a village in Mainatanr Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216548 and 1,959 people in 344 households.

Village Code216548
Population1,959
Households344
Area161 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Basantpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,959 people, 161 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Basantpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Mainatanr
CD Block Mainatanr
Gram Panchayat Purainia
  • Basantpur falls under Mainatanr Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216548.
  • The record lists 1,959 people living in 344 households.
  • The reported village area is 161 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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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 Village Facts

Village
Basantpur
Census Village Code
216548
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mainatanr
Sub-district Census Code
01016
CD Block
Mainatanr
Gram Panchayat
Purainia
Households
344
Population
1,959
Male Population
1,017
Female Population
942
Sex Ratio
926.25
Area
161 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
845406
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 1,216.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.69 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 23.12% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 59.4% 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 216548, Purainia Gram Panchayat and Mainatanr CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01016
Village Census Code
216548
CD Block Code
0004
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Mainatanr
Gram Panchayat Name
Purainia

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Basantpur, about 20 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mainatanr
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
161 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,959 people in 344 households, with 1,017 male residents and 942 female residents. The average household size is 5.69, and SC share is 23.12% and ST share is 0% for Basantpur. Population density works out to about 1,216.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
344
Total Population
1,959
Male Population
1,017
Female Population
942
Sex Ratio
926.25
Average Household Size
5.69
SC Population
453
SC Male Population
246
SC Female Population
207
SC Population Share
23.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Basantpur list 1 government 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

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.15 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
50.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Basantpur include Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Basantpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 156.03 hectares and irrigated land is 92.7 hectares (59.4% 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
Pulse
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.18
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.86 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.45 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.72 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.36 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
156.03
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
63.33 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
92.7
Canals Area In Hectares
42.3 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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Basantpur

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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

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
State Bank of India 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
State Bank of India ATM 845406 Purbi Champaran Motihari Motihari (Nagar Parishad) Shop No-2, at Po-Salempur Ps-Ratepur Dist:east Champaran Shop No-2, at Po-Salempur Ps-Ratepur Dist:east Champaran, Purb…

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 Basantpur village located?

Basantpur is in Mainatanr Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Basantpur village in?

Basantpur village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Basantpur village in?

Basantpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Basantpur under?

Basantpur comes under Mainatanr Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Basantpur?

The Census village code of Basantpur is 216548.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basantpur under?

Basantpur is listed under Purainia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mainatanr.

What is the population of Basantpur village?

The village record lists 1,959 people and 344 households for Basantpur.

How many households are in Basantpur village?

The village record lists 344 households for Basantpur.

What is the male and female population of Basantpur?

The record lists 1,017 male residents and 942 female residents for Basantpur.

What is the sex ratio of Basantpur village?

The sex ratio of Basantpur is 926.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basantpur village?

The reported geographical area of Basantpur is 161 hectares.

What is the population density of Basantpur village?

The approximate population density of Basantpur is 1,216.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Basantpur?

The nearest town listed for Basantpur is Narkatiyaganj, about 20 km away.

How far is Basantpur from the district headquarters?

Basantpur is about 55 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basantpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Basantpur is about 8 km from Mainatanr, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Basantpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Basantpur.

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

For Basantpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 156.03 hectares and irrigated land is 92.7 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Basantpur. 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.