Basantpur

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LGD code: 223802
Pincode: 854315
Population: 1,996
Households: 413
Literacy rate: 47.5%
Sex ratio: 885 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 551

Census 2011 · in context

How Basantpur compares

By population, Basantpur ranks #62 of 163 villages in Amour mandal.

Literacy rate

47.5%

+12.2% vs mandal average

Basantpur: 47.5%
Amour mandal: 35.3%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

885

−32 vs mandal average

Basantpur: 885
Amour mandal: 917

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.1 vs mandal average

Basantpur: 4.8
Amour mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Basantpur

LGD code: 223802
Pincode: 854315
Population (Census 2011): 1,996
Population (projected 2026): 2,353
Households: 413
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 885
Literacy rate: 47.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SIMA PRAWEEN
Block / Mandal: Amour

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Purnia district level

Then & Now

Basantpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,996

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,353

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

413

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

487

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,996Census 2011
Households: 413Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 885 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3532026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 487

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Purnia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purnia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purnia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Basantpur?

The pincode of Basantpur, Amour mandal, Purnia district, Bihar is 854315.

In which district is Basantpur located?

Basantpur is a village in Amour mandal of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Basantpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Basantpur village has a population of 1,996 across 413 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Basantpur?

The current sarpanch of Basantpur gram panchayat is SIMA PRAWEEN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basantpur in?

Basantpur falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basantpur in?

Basantpur falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Basantpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Basantpur village is 47.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Basantpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Basantpur village is 885 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basantpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Basantpur, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Basantpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Basantpur village is 223802.

How big is Basantpur compared to other villages in Amour mandal?

Basantpur ranks 62 of 163 villages in Amour mandal by Census 2011 population (1,996 residents).

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What is the pincode of Basantpur?

In which district is Basantpur located?

What is the population of Basantpur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Basantpur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basantpur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basantpur in?

What is the literacy rate in Basantpur?

What is the sex ratio in Basantpur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basantpur?

What is the LGD code of Basantpur?

How big is Basantpur compared to other villages in Amour mandal?

Basantpur on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Basantpur

What is the pincode of Basantpur?

In which district is Basantpur located?

What is the population of Basantpur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Basantpur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basantpur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basantpur in?

What is the literacy rate in Basantpur?

What is the sex ratio in Basantpur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basantpur?

What is the LGD code of Basantpur?

How big is Basantpur compared to other villages in Amour mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Basantpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

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