Basantpur is an inhabited village in Khanpur Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236473, the Census 2011 record lists 2,640 people in 595 households and the reported area is 215 hectares. The local references include Shobhan Gram Panchayat, Khanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Samstipur at about 20 km.
In short:
Basantpur is a village in Khanpur Block, Samastipur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 236473 and 2,640 people in 595 households.
Village Code236473
Population2,640
Households595
Area215 hectares
Nearest TownSamstipur
Detailed village profile
Basantpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,640 people, 215 hectares of reported area and Samstipur as the nearest town reference for Basantpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Basantpur falls under Khanpur Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 236473.
The record lists 2,640 people living in 595 households.
The reported village area is 215 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Samstipur.
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
236473
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Samastipur
District Census Code
221
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Khanpur
Sub-district Census Code
01287
CD Block
Khanpur
Gram Panchayat
Shobhan
Households
595
Population
2,640
Male Population
1,340
Female Population
1,300
Sex Ratio
970.15
Area
215 hectares
Area
2.15 sq km
Nearest Town
Samstipur
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
848117
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 Density1,227.91 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.44 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share30.76%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.15%
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 236473, Shobhan Gram Panchayat and Khanpur CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
221
Sub-district Census Code
01287
Village Census Code
236473
CD Block Code
0275
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Khanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Shobhan
Location and Distance
Samstipur is the nearest town listed for Basantpur, about 20 km away. Samastipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Khanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Samastipur
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Samstipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Samstipur
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Samstipur
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
215 hectares
Area
2.15 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,640 people in 595 households, with 1,340 male residents and 1,300 female residents. The average household size is 4.44, and SC share is 30.76% and ST share is 0.15% for Basantpur. Population density works out to about 1,227.91 people per sq km.
Total Households
595
Total Population
2,640
Male Population
1,340
Female Population
1,300
Sex Ratio
970.15
Average Household Size
4.44
SC Population
812
SC Male Population
401
SC Female Population
411
SC Population Share
30.76
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.15
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Basantpur list 1 government primary school and 1 government 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Basantpur include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.77 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
180.41 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Basantpur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 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.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Basantpur is reported as 4 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
4 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 180.41 hectares and irrigated land is 180.41 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
28.82
Net Area Sown In Hectares
180.41
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
180.41
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
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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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 district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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.
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 Khanpur Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Basantpur village in?
Basantpur village is in Samastipur district.
Which state is Basantpur village in?
Basantpur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Basantpur under?
Basantpur comes under Khanpur 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 236473.
Which Gram Panchayat is Basantpur under?
Basantpur is listed under Shobhan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Khanpur.
What is the population of Basantpur village?
The village record lists 2,640 people and 595 households for Basantpur.
How many households are in Basantpur village?
The village record lists 595 households for Basantpur.
What is the male and female population of Basantpur?
The record lists 1,340 male residents and 1,300 female residents for Basantpur.
What is the sex ratio of Basantpur village?
The sex ratio of Basantpur is 970.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Basantpur village?
The reported geographical area of Basantpur is 215 hectares.
What is the population density of Basantpur village?
The approximate population density of Basantpur is 1,227.91 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 Samstipur, about 20 km away.
How far is Basantpur from the district headquarters?
Basantpur is about 20 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Basantpur from the sub-district headquarters?
Basantpur is about 7 km from Khanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Basantpur?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Basantpur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Basantpur?
For Basantpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 180.41 hectares and irrigated land is 180.41 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.