Indian Village Directory

Basan Village

Basan is an inhabited village in Kersai Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376516, the Census 2011 record lists 2,266 people in 445 households and the reported area is 1,082 hectares. The local references include Basan Gram Panchayat, Kersai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 30 km.

In short:

Basan is a village in Kersai Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376516 and 2,266 people in 445 households.

Village Code376516
Population2,266
Households445
Area1,082 hectares

Detailed village profile

Basan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,266 people, 1,082 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Basan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Simdega
Sub-district Kersai
CD Block Kersai
Gram Panchayat BASAN
  • Basan falls under Kersai Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376516.
  • The record lists 2,266 people living in 445 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,082 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Basan
Census Village Code
376516
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kersai
Sub-district Census Code
02721
CD Block
Kersai
Gram Panchayat
Basan
Households
445
Population
2,266
Male Population
1,150
Female Population
1,116
Sex Ratio
970.43
Area
1,082 hectares
Area
10.82 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835223
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 209.43 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.09 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.24% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 73.12% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Basan in the official administrative record. Census village code 376516, Basan Gram Panchayat and Kersai CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02721
Village Census Code
376516
CD Block Code
0227
CD Block Name
Kersai
Gram Panchayat Name
Basan

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Basan, about 30 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kersai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
1,082 hectares
Area
10.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,266 people in 445 households, with 1,150 male residents and 1,116 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 7.24% and ST share is 73.12% for Basan. Population density works out to about 209.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
445
Total Population
2,266
Male Population
1,150
Female Population
1,116
Sex Ratio
970.43
Average Household Size
5.09
SC Population
164
SC Male Population
82
SC Female Population
82
SC Population Share
7.24
ST Population
1,657
ST Male Population
832
ST Female Population
825
ST Population Share
73.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Basan 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 Basan 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
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.9 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
16.83 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
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 Basan include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
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 Basan show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 424.64 hectares and irrigated land is 21.23 hectares (5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
65.09 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.83
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
263.04 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.86 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
140.29 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
165.95 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
424.64
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
403.41 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
21.23
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.4 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

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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Basan

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
17
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 11 65%
CRM 6 35%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 24%
Bank of India 2 12%
Union Bank of India 2 12%
Axis Bank Limited 1 5.9%
Bank of Baroda 1 5.9%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Nh 143 First Floor, Maharaja Complex, Ward No. 4 Simdega, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Bank of Baroda ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Simdega Prince Chowk Simdega, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Bank of India ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Main Road, Islampur, Simdega College More Simdega, C/O-Manan Khan Beside New Life Medical, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Central Bank of India ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Main Road Prince Chowk Prince Chowk, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Express Printers, Main Road Simdega, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Simdega Idbi Bank Ltd, Biru Bhawan, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
Indian Bank ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Simdega Allahabad Bank, Main Road, Simdega - 835223, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223
State Bank of India ATM 835223 Simdega Simdega Simdega (Np) Sbi Road Simdega, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835223

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 Basan village located?

Basan is in Kersai Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Basan village in?

Basan village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Basan village in?

Basan village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Basan under?

Basan comes under Kersai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Basan?

The Census village code of Basan is 376516.

Which Gram Panchayat is Basan under?

Basan is listed under BASAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kersai.

What is the population of Basan village?

The village record lists 2,266 people and 445 households for Basan.

How many households are in Basan village?

The village record lists 445 households for Basan.

What is the male and female population of Basan?

The record lists 1,150 male residents and 1,116 female residents for Basan.

What is the sex ratio of Basan village?

The sex ratio of Basan is 970.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Basan village?

The reported geographical area of Basan is 1,082 hectares.

What is the population density of Basan village?

The approximate population density of Basan is 209.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Basan?

The nearest town listed for Basan is Simdega, about 30 km away.

How far is Basan from the district headquarters?

Basan is about 30 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Basan from the sub-district headquarters?

Basan is about 20 km from Kersai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Basan?

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

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

For Basan, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 424.64 hectares and irrigated land is 21.23 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Basan?

The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Basan. These records include 12 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.