Indian Village Directory

Basko Village

Basko is an inhabited village in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 358985, the Census 2011 record lists 102 people in 24 households and the reported area is 89 hectares. The local references include Bara Durgapur Gram Panchayat, Taljhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajmahal at about 24 km.

In short:

Basko is a village in Taljhari Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 358985 and 102 people in 24 households.

Village Code358985
Population102
Households24
Area89 hectares

Detailed village profile

Basko at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 102 people, 89 hectares of reported area and Rajmahal as the nearest town reference for Basko, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Taljhari
CD Block Taljhari
Gram Panchayat BARA DURGAPUR
  • Basko falls under Taljhari Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 358985.
  • The record lists 102 people living in 24 households.
  • The reported village area is 89 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 Village Facts

Village
Basko
Census Village Code
358985
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Taljhari
Sub-district Census Code
02568
CD Block
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat
Bara Durgapur
Households
24
Population
102
Male Population
48
Female Population
54
Sex Ratio
1,125
Area
89 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816116
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 114.61 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.25 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basko in the official administrative record. Census village code 358985, Bara Durgapur Gram Panchayat and Taljhari CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02568
Village Census Code
358985
CD Block Code
0074
CD Block Name
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat Name
Bara Durgapur

Location and Distance

Rajmahal is the nearest town listed for Basko, about 24 km away. Sahebganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rajmahal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Sahebganj
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajmahal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
89 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 102 people in 24 households, with 48 male residents and 54 female residents. The average household size is 4.25, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Basko. Population density works out to about 114.61 people per sq km.

Total Households
24
Total Population
102
Male Population
48
Female Population
54
Sex Ratio
1,125
Average Household Size
4.25
ST Population
102
ST Male Population
48
ST Female Population
54
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Basko list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Basko include hand pump 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
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Basko show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 39.86 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
13.93 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.26
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.53 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.85 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
22.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
39.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.86 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 Taljhari 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 Taljhari 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 358985.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basko under?

Basko is listed under BARA DURGAPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taljhari.

What is the population of Basko village?

The village record lists 102 people and 24 households for Basko.

How many households are in Basko village?

The village record lists 24 households for Basko.

What is the male and female population of Basko?

The record lists 48 male residents and 54 female residents for Basko.

What is the sex ratio of Basko village?

The sex ratio of Basko is 1,125 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basko village?

The reported geographical area of Basko is 89 hectares.

What is the population density of Basko village?

The approximate population density of Basko is 114.61 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 Rajmahal, about 24 km away.

How far is Basko from the district headquarters?

Basko is about 45 km from Sahebganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basko from the sub-district headquarters?

Basko is about 22 km from Rajmahal, 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 for Basko.

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

For Basko, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 39.86 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.