Indian Village Directory

Basantpur Village

Basantpur is an inhabited village in Amour Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223802, the Census 2011 record lists 1,996 people in 413 households and the reported area is 190 hectares. The local references include Majhua Haat Gram Panchayat, Amour CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 39 km.

In short:

Basantpur is a village in Amour Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223802 and 1,996 people in 413 households.

Village Code223802
Population1,996
Households413
Area190 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Detailed village profile

Basantpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,996 people, 190 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Basantpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Amour
CD Block Amour
Gram Panchayat Majhua Haat
  • Basantpur falls under Amour Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223802.
  • The record lists 1,996 people living in 413 households.
  • The reported village area is 190 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
  • 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
Basantpur
Census Village Code
223802
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Amour
Sub-district Census Code
01138
CD Block
Amour
Gram Panchayat
Majhua Haat
Households
413
Population
1,996
Male Population
1,059
Female Population
937
Sex Ratio
884.8
Area
190 hectares
Area
1.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
39 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854330
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 1,050.53 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.83 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.25% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 75.5% 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 223802, Majhua Haat Gram Panchayat and Amour CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01138
Village Census Code
223802
CD Block Code
0126
Gram Panchayat Code
0015
CD Block Name
Amour
Gram Panchayat Name
Majhua Haat

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Basantpur, about 39 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 39 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amour
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
39 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
39 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
39 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
39 km
Total Geographical Area
190 hectares
Area
1.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,996 people in 413 households, with 1,059 male residents and 937 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 0.25% and ST share is 0% for Basantpur. Population density works out to about 1,050.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
413
Total Population
1,996
Male Population
1,059
Female Population
937
Sex Ratio
884.8
Average Household Size
4.83
SC Population
5
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.25
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

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.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Basantpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Basantpur is reported as 7 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
7 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 Basantpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 171 hectares and irrigated land is 129.14 hectares (75.5% 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
8.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
11 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
171.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
41.86 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
129.14
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
129.14 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

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 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
11
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 9 82%
CRM 2 18%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 64%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 18%
Bank of Baroda 1 9.1%
Uco Bank 1 9.1%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 854330 Purnia Dagarua Ichalo Dagarua, Purnia Ichalo, Nh 31, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 854330 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) 0 Hdfcbankltd. Ranisatichowk, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Near Surya Bhagwan Mandir, Kasba Near Surya Bhagwan Mandir, Kasba, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Nehru Chowk.kasba Purnia Nehru Chowk.kasba Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Kasba (Purnea) Near Nehruchowk, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Banaili Garhbanaili, Sarra, Nh-57, Service Road, Near Garhbanaili Bus Stand, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Banaili Near Garhbanaili Bus Stand Garhbanaili, Sarra, Nh-57, Service Road, Garhbanaili, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Banaili Nh-57, Service Road, Near Garhbanaili Bus Stand Garhbanaili, Sarra, Purnia, Bihar, 854330

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 Amour Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Basantpur village in?

Basantpur village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Basantpur village in?

Basantpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Basantpur under?

Basantpur comes under Amour 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 223802.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basantpur under?

Basantpur is listed under Majhua Haat Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amour.

What is the population of Basantpur village?

The village record lists 1,996 people and 413 households for Basantpur.

How many households are in Basantpur village?

The village record lists 413 households for Basantpur.

What is the male and female population of Basantpur?

The record lists 1,059 male residents and 937 female residents for Basantpur.

What is the sex ratio of Basantpur village?

The sex ratio of Basantpur is 884.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basantpur village?

The reported geographical area of Basantpur is 190 hectares.

What is the population density of Basantpur village?

The approximate population density of Basantpur is 1,050.53 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 Purnia, about 39 km away.

How far is Basantpur from the district headquarters?

Basantpur is about 39 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basantpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Basantpur is about 8 km from Amour, 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, net sown area is 171 hectares and irrigated land is 129.14 hectares.

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

The page shows 11 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Basantpur. These records include 4 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.