Indian Village Directory

Basko Village

Basko is an inhabited village in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359010, the Census 2011 record lists 67 people in 17 households and the reported area is 74.17 hectares. The local references include Bara Durgapur Gram Panchayat, Taljhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibaganj at about 22 km.

In short:

Basko is a village in Taljhari Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359010 and 67 people in 17 households.

Village Code359010
Population67
Households17
Area74.17 hectares

Detailed village profile

Basko at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 67 people, 74.17 hectares of reported area and Sahibaganj 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 359010.
  • The record lists 67 people living in 17 households.
  • The reported village area is 74.17 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sahibaganj.
  • 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
359010
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
17
Population
67
Male Population
41
Female Population
26
Sex Ratio
634.15
Area
74.17 hectares
Area
0.74 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816129
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 90.33 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.94 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 98.51% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basko in the official administrative record. Census village code 359010, Bara Durgapur Gram Panchayat and Taljhari CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02568
Village Census Code
359010
CD Block Code
0074
CD Block Name
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat Name
Bara Durgapur

Location and Distance

Sahibaganj is the nearest town listed for Basko, about 22 km away. Sahebganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Taljhari
District Headquarter
Sahebganj
Distance from District Headquarter
46 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
74.17 hectares
Area
0.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 67 people in 17 households, with 41 male residents and 26 female residents. The average household size is 3.94, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.51% for Basko. Population density works out to about 90.33 people per sq km.

Total Households
17
Total Population
67
Male Population
41
Female Population
26
Sex Ratio
634.15
Average Household Size
3.94
ST Population
66
ST Male Population
41
ST Female Population
25
ST Population Share
98.51
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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Basko.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well 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. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Basko 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
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 1.22 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
6.16 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.34
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
9.04 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.36 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
37.05 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1.22
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
46.64 hectares

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 359010.

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 67 people and 17 households for Basko.

How many households are in Basko village?

The village record lists 17 households for Basko.

What is the male and female population of Basko?

The record lists 41 male residents and 26 female residents for Basko.

What is the sex ratio of Basko village?

The sex ratio of Basko is 634.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basko village?

The reported geographical area of Basko is 74.17 hectares.

What is the population density of Basko village?

The approximate population density of Basko is 90.33 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 Sahibaganj, about 22 km away.

How far is Basko from the district headquarters?

Basko is about 46 km from Sahebganj, the 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 1.22 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities 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.