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Basant Jagjiwan Village

Basant Jagjiwan is an inhabited village in Purnahiya Block of Sheohar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 218779, the Census 2011 record lists 5,553 people in 1,288 households and the reported area is 361.3 hectares. The local references include Basant Jagjiwan Gram Panchayat, Purnahiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sitamarhi at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Basant Jagjiwan is a village in Purnahiya Block, Sheohar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 218779 and 5,553 people in 1,288 households.
Village Code218779
Population5,553
Households1,288
Area361.3 hectares
Nearest TownSitamarhi

Key Village Facts

Village
Basant Jagjiwan
Census Village Code
218779
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheohar
District Census Code
205
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Purnahiya
Sub-district Census Code
01058
CD Block
Purnahiya
Gram Panchayat
Basant Jagjiwan
Households
1,288
Population
5,553
Male Population
2,983
Female Population
2,570
Sex Ratio
861.55
Area
361.3 hectares
Area
3.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Sitamarhi
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
843334
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Basant Jagjiwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,553 people, 361.3 hectares of reported area and Sitamarhi as the nearest town reference for Basant Jagjiwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSheohar
CD BlockPurnahiya
Gram PanchayatBasant Jagjiwan
  • Basant Jagjiwan falls under Purnahiya Block in Sheohar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 218779.
  • The record lists 5,553 people living in 1,288 households.
  • The reported village area is 361.3 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sitamarhi.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,536.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.31 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.56%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share40.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basant Jagjiwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 218779, Basant Jagjiwan Gram Panchayat and Purnahiya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
205
Sub-district Census Code
01058
Village Census Code
218779
CD Block Code
0046
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Purnahiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Basant Jagjiwan

Location and Distance

Sitamarhi is the nearest town listed for Basant Jagjiwan, about 20 km away. Sheohar is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Purnahiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Sheohar
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sitamarhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sitamarhi
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Sitamarhi
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
361.3 hectares
Area
3.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,553 people in 1,288 households, with 2,983 male residents and 2,570 female residents. The average household size is 4.31, and SC share is 6.56% and ST share is 0% for Basant Jagjiwan. Population density works out to about 1,536.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,288
Total Population
5,553
Male Population
2,983
Female Population
2,570
Sex Ratio
861.55
Average Household Size
4.31
SC Population
364
SC Male Population
202
SC Female Population
162
SC Population Share
6.56
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Basant Jagjiwan 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Basant Jagjiwan. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Basant Jagjiwan 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
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
17.8 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
90.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Basant Jagjiwan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Basant Jagjiwan 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Basant Jagjiwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 282.78 hectares and irrigated land is 113.35 hectares (40.1% 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
45.7
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
12.57 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.45 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
282.78
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
169.43 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
113.35
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
22.85 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Basant Jagjiwan

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.

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Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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, district and local admin area

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
Bank of Baroda 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
Bank of Baroda ATM 843334 Sheohar Purnahiya Basant Patti Basantpatti Bank of Baroda Basantpatti, Sheohar, Bihar, 843334

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 Basant Jagjiwan village located?

Basant Jagjiwan is in Purnahiya Block of Sheohar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Basant Jagjiwan village in?

Basant Jagjiwan village is in Sheohar district.

Which state is Basant Jagjiwan village in?

Basant Jagjiwan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Basant Jagjiwan under?

Basant Jagjiwan comes under Purnahiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Basant Jagjiwan?

The Census village code of Basant Jagjiwan is 218779.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basant Jagjiwan under?

Basant Jagjiwan is listed under Basant Jagjiwan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Purnahiya.

What is the population of Basant Jagjiwan village?

The village record lists 5,553 people and 1,288 households for Basant Jagjiwan.

How many households are in Basant Jagjiwan village?

The village record lists 1,288 households for Basant Jagjiwan.

What is the male and female population of Basant Jagjiwan?

The record lists 2,983 male residents and 2,570 female residents for Basant Jagjiwan.

What is the sex ratio of Basant Jagjiwan village?

The sex ratio of Basant Jagjiwan is 861.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basant Jagjiwan village?

The reported geographical area of Basant Jagjiwan is 361.3 hectares.

What is the population density of Basant Jagjiwan village?

The approximate population density of Basant Jagjiwan is 1,536.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Basant Jagjiwan?

The nearest town listed for Basant Jagjiwan is Sitamarhi, about 20 km away.

How far is Basant Jagjiwan from the district headquarters?

Basant Jagjiwan is about 32 km from Sheohar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basant Jagjiwan from the sub-district headquarters?

Basant Jagjiwan is about 3 km from Purnahiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Basant Jagjiwan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Basant Jagjiwan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Basant Jagjiwan?

For Basant Jagjiwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 282.78 hectares and irrigated land is 113.35 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Basant Jagjiwan?

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