Indian Village Directory

Basna Village

Basna is an inhabited village in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359578, the Census 2011 record lists 668 people in 135 households and the reported area is 150 hectares. The local references include Madhuapara Gram Panchayat, Barharwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajmahal at about 33 km.

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Quick answer: Basna is a village in Barharwa Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359578 and 668 people in 135 households.
Village Code359578
Population668
Households135
Area150 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Basna
Census Village Code
359578
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barharwa
Sub-district Census Code
02572
CD Block
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat
Madhuapara
Households
135
Population
668
Male Population
371
Female Population
297
Sex Ratio
800.54
Area
150 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816119
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Basna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 668 people, 150 hectares of reported area and Rajmahal as the nearest town reference for Basna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSahibganj
Sub-districtBarharwa
CD BlockBarharwa
Gram PanchayatMADHUAPARA
  • Basna falls under Barharwa Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359578.
  • The record lists 668 people living in 135 households.
  • The reported village area is 150 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rajmahal.
  • 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 Density445.33 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.25%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share32.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basna in the official administrative record. Census village code 359578, Madhuapara Gram Panchayat and Barharwa CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02572
Village Census Code
359578
CD Block Code
0078
CD Block Name
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Madhuapara

Location and Distance

Rajmahal is the nearest town listed for Basna, about 33 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barharwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
72 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajmahal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
33 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
246 km
Total Geographical Area
150 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 668 people in 135 households, with 371 male residents and 297 female residents. The average household size is 4.95, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 2.25% for Basna. Population density works out to about 445.33 people per sq km.

Total Households
135
Total Population
668
Male Population
371
Female Population
297
Sex Ratio
800.54
Average Household Size
4.95
ST Population
15
ST Male Population
7
ST Female Population
8
ST Population Share
2.25
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Basna list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Basna 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
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
14.32 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Basna include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Basna show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Bidi and Rope, net sown area is 89.71 hectares and irrigated land is 29.06 hectares (32.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Bidi
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Rope
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
60.29
Net Area Sown In Hectares
89.71
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
60.65 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
29.06
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
14.74 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Basna village located?

Basna is in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Basna village in?

Basna village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Basna village in?

Basna village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Basna under?

Basna comes under Barharwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Basna?

The Census village code of Basna is 359578.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basna under?

Basna is listed under MADHUAPARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barharwa.

What is the population of Basna village?

The village record lists 668 people and 135 households for Basna.

How many households are in Basna village?

The village record lists 135 households for Basna.

What is the male and female population of Basna?

The record lists 371 male residents and 297 female residents for Basna.

What is the sex ratio of Basna village?

The sex ratio of Basna is 800.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basna village?

The reported geographical area of Basna is 150 hectares.

What is the population density of Basna village?

The approximate population density of Basna is 445.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Basna?

The nearest town listed for Basna is Rajmahal, about 33 km away.

How far is Basna from the district headquarters?

Basna is about 72 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basna from the sub-district headquarters?

Basna is about 17 km from Barharwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Basna?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Basna.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Basna?

For Basna, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Bidi and Rope, net sown area is 89.71 hectares and irrigated land is 29.06 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.