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Basmahpur Agarwa Village

Basmahpur Agarwa is an inhabited village in Motihari Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217965, the Census 2011 record lists 1,646 people in 318 households and the reported area is 146.2 hectares. The local references include Godhwan Gram Panchayat, Motihari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Motihari at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Basmahpur Agarwa is a village in Motihari Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217965 and 1,646 people in 318 households.
Village Code217965
Population1,646
Households318
Area146.2 hectares
Nearest TownMotihari

Key Village Facts

Village
Basmahpur Agarwa
Census Village Code
217965
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purba Champaran
District Census Code
204
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Motihari
Sub-district Census Code
01041
CD Block
Motihari
Gram Panchayat
Godhwan
Households
318
Population
1,646
Male Population
874
Female Population
772
Sex Ratio
883.3
Area
146.2 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Basmahpur Agarwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,646 people, 146.2 hectares of reported area and Motihari as the nearest town reference for Basmahpur Agarwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockMotihari
Gram Panchayatgodhwan
  • Basmahpur Agarwa falls under Motihari Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217965.
  • The record lists 1,646 people living in 318 households.
  • The reported village area is 146.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Motihari.
  • 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 Density1,125.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.18 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.6%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basmahpur Agarwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 217965, Godhwan Gram Panchayat and Motihari CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
204
Sub-district Census Code
01041
Village Census Code
217965
CD Block Code
0029
Gram Panchayat Code
0010
CD Block Name
Motihari
Gram Panchayat Name
Godhwan

Location and Distance

Motihari is the nearest town listed for Basmahpur Agarwa, about 5 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from District Headquarter
5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Motihari
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
146.2 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,646 people in 318 households, with 874 male residents and 772 female residents. The average household size is 5.18, and SC share is 33.6% and ST share is 0% for Basmahpur Agarwa. Population density works out to about 1,125.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
318
Total Population
1,646
Male Population
874
Female Population
772
Sex Ratio
883.3
Average Household Size
5.18
SC Population
553
SC Male Population
291
SC Female Population
262
SC Population Share
33.6
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Basmahpur Agarwa list 1 government primary 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
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
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position 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
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Basmahpur Agarwa 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
60.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Basmahpur Agarwa include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Basmahpur Agarwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 81.9 hectares and irrigated land is 80.4 hectares (98.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
46.1
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
81.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
80.4
Canals 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Basmahpur Agarwa village located?

Basmahpur Agarwa is in Motihari Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Basmahpur Agarwa village in?

Basmahpur Agarwa village is in Purba Champaran district.

Which state is Basmahpur Agarwa village in?

Basmahpur Agarwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Basmahpur Agarwa under?

Basmahpur Agarwa comes under Motihari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Basmahpur Agarwa?

The Census village code of Basmahpur Agarwa is 217965.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basmahpur Agarwa under?

Basmahpur Agarwa is listed under godhwan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Motihari.

What is the population of Basmahpur Agarwa village?

The village record lists 1,646 people and 318 households for Basmahpur Agarwa.

How many households are in Basmahpur Agarwa village?

The village record lists 318 households for Basmahpur Agarwa.

What is the male and female population of Basmahpur Agarwa?

The record lists 874 male residents and 772 female residents for Basmahpur Agarwa.

What is the sex ratio of Basmahpur Agarwa village?

The sex ratio of Basmahpur Agarwa is 883.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basmahpur Agarwa village?

The reported geographical area of Basmahpur Agarwa is 146.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Basmahpur Agarwa village?

The approximate population density of Basmahpur Agarwa is 1,125.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Basmahpur Agarwa?

The nearest town listed for Basmahpur Agarwa is Motihari, about 5 km away.

How far is Basmahpur Agarwa from the district headquarters?

Basmahpur Agarwa is about 5 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basmahpur Agarwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Basmahpur Agarwa is about 4 km from Motihari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Basmahpur Agarwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Basmahpur Agarwa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Basmahpur Agarwa?

For Basmahpur Agarwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 81.9 hectares and irrigated land is 80.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Basmahpur Agarwa.

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.