Basua is an inhabited village in Mahagama Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 356754, the Census 2011 record lists 1,752 people in 323 households and the reported area is 91.2 hectares. The local references include Basua Gram Panchayat, Mahagama CD Block and the nearest town reference is Godda at about 38 km.
In short:
Basua is a village in Mahagama Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 356754 and 1,752 people in 323 households.
Village Code356754
Population1,752
Households323
Area91.2 hectares
Detailed village profile
Basua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,752 people, 91.2 hectares of reported area and Godda as the nearest town reference for Basua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Basua falls under Mahagama Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 356754.
The record lists 1,752 people living in 323 households.
The reported village area is 91.2 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Godda.
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
Basua
Census Village Code
356754
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Godda
District Census Code
351
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mahagama
Sub-district Census Code
02558
CD Block
Mahagama
Gram Panchayat
Basua
Households
323
Population
1,752
Male Population
835
Female Population
917
Sex Ratio
1,098.2
Area
91.2 hectares
Area
0.91 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814154
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 Density1,921.05 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.42 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.82%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share8.33%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share5.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Basua in the official administrative record. Census village code 356754, Basua Gram Panchayat and Mahagama CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
351
Sub-district Census Code
02558
Village Census Code
356754
CD Block Code
0064
CD Block Name
Mahagama
Gram Panchayat Name
Basua
Location and Distance
Godda is the nearest town listed for Basua, about 38 km away. Godda is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Mahagama
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Godda
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Godda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
353 km
Total Geographical Area
91.2 hectares
Area
0.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,752 people in 323 households, with 835 male residents and 917 female residents. The average household size is 5.42, and SC share is 7.82% and ST share is 8.33% for Basua. Population density works out to about 1,921.05 people per sq km.
Total Households
323
Total Population
1,752
Male Population
835
Female Population
917
Sex Ratio
1,098.2
Average Household Size
5.42
SC Population
137
SC Male Population
58
SC Female Population
79
SC Population Share
7.82
ST Population
146
ST Male Population
55
ST Female Population
91
ST Population Share
8.33
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Basua 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 Basua include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
33.76 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Basua 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
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
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Basua include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Basua is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Basua show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 20.28 hectares and irrigated land is 1.09 hectares (5.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
31.89 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.07 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.28
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19.19 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.09
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.09 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
75%
CRM
1
25%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
50%
Axis Bank Limited
1
25%
Indian Bank
1
25%
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.
Mahagama Dist Godda Near by Bus Stand Mahagama Dist Godda Near by Bus Stand, Godda, Jharkhand, 814154
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 Basua village located?
Basua is in Mahagama Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Basua village in?
Basua village is in Godda district.
Which state is Basua village in?
Basua village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Basua under?
Basua comes under Mahagama Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Basua?
The Census village code of Basua is 356754.
Which Gram Panchayat is Basua under?
Basua is listed under BASUA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mahagama.
What is the population of Basua village?
The village record lists 1,752 people and 323 households for Basua.
How many households are in Basua village?
The village record lists 323 households for Basua.
What is the male and female population of Basua?
The record lists 835 male residents and 917 female residents for Basua.
What is the sex ratio of Basua village?
The sex ratio of Basua is 1,098.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Basua village?
The reported geographical area of Basua is 91.2 hectares.
What is the population density of Basua village?
The approximate population density of Basua is 1,921.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Basua?
The nearest town listed for Basua is Godda, about 38 km away.
How far is Basua from the district headquarters?
Basua is about 38 km from Godda, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Basua from the sub-district headquarters?
Basua is about 3 km from Mahagama, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Basua?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Basua.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Basua?
For Basua, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 20.28 hectares and irrigated land is 1.09 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Basua?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Basua. These records include 3 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.