Indian Village Directory

Basko Village

Basko is an inhabited village in Pathna Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359408, the Census 2011 record lists 294 people in 59 households and the reported area is 76.79 hectares. The local references include Amdanda Gram Panchayat, Pathna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barkha at about 15 km.

In short:

Basko is a village in Pathna Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359408 and 294 people in 59 households.

Village Code359408
Population294
Households59
Area76.79 hectares
Nearest TownBarkha

Detailed village profile

Basko at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 294 people, 76.79 hectares of reported area and Barkha as the nearest town reference for Basko, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Pathna
CD Block Pathna
Gram Panchayat AMDANDA
  • Basko falls under Pathna Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359408.
  • The record lists 294 people living in 59 households.
  • The reported village area is 76.79 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barkha.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Basko
Census Village Code
359408
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pathna
Sub-district Census Code
02571
CD Block
Pathna
Gram Panchayat
Amdanda
Households
59
Population
294
Male Population
144
Female Population
150
Sex Ratio
1,041.67
Area
76.79 hectares
Area
0.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Barkha
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815109
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 382.86 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.98 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 99.32% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basko in the official administrative record. Census village code 359408, Amdanda Gram Panchayat and Pathna CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02571
Village Census Code
359408
CD Block Code
0077
CD Block Name
Pathna
Gram Panchayat Name
Amdanda

Location and Distance

Barkha is the nearest town listed for Basko, about 15 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 73 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pathna
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
73 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
73 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Barkha
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
76.79 hectares
Area
0.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 294 people in 59 households, with 144 male residents and 150 female residents. The average household size is 4.98, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.32% for Basko. Population density works out to about 382.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
59
Total Population
294
Male Population
144
Female Population
150
Sex Ratio
1,041.67
Average Household Size
4.98
ST Population
292
ST Male Population
142
ST Female Population
150
ST Population Share
99.32
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Basko 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 Basko include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Spring
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Basko 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Basko show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 36.56 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
27.21 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.59
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.99 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.86 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
7.45 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.13 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
36.56
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
36.56 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Basko village located?

Basko is in Pathna Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Basko village in?

Basko village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Basko village in?

Basko village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Basko under?

Basko comes under Pathna Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Basko?

The Census village code of Basko is 359408.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basko under?

Basko is listed under AMDANDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pathna.

What is the population of Basko village?

The village record lists 294 people and 59 households for Basko.

How many households are in Basko village?

The village record lists 59 households for Basko.

What is the male and female population of Basko?

The record lists 144 male residents and 150 female residents for Basko.

What is the sex ratio of Basko village?

The sex ratio of Basko is 1,041.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basko village?

The reported geographical area of Basko is 76.79 hectares.

What is the population density of Basko village?

The approximate population density of Basko is 382.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Basko?

The nearest town listed for Basko is Barkha, about 15 km away.

How far is Basko from the district headquarters?

Basko is about 73 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basko from the sub-district headquarters?

Basko is about 13 km from Pathna, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Basko?

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

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

For Basko, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 36.56 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.