Basnahi

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Ramlagan Yadav

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LGD code: 226584
Pincode: 852129
Population: 1,818
Households: 353
Literacy rate: 42%
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 714

Census 2011 · in context

How Basnahi compares

By population, Basnahi ranks #50 of 59 villages in Sonbarsa mandal.

Literacy rate

42.0%

+0.7% vs mandal average

Basnahi: 42.0%
Sonbarsa mandal: 41.3%
Saharsa district: 42.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

965

+49 vs mandal average

Basnahi: 965
Sonbarsa mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

5.2

+0.1 vs mandal average

Basnahi: 5.2
Sonbarsa mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Basnahi

LGD code: 226584
Pincode: 852129
Population (Census 2011): 1,818
Population (projected 2026): 2,143
Households: 353
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 965
Literacy rate: 42.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandra Shekhar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Ramlagan Yadav
Block / Mandal: Sonbarsa
Nearest railway station: Garh Baruari (8.6 km)

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 Saharsa district level

Then & Now

Basnahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,818

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,143

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

353

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

416

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: 1,818Census 2011
Households: 353Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1432026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 416

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 · Saharsa district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Saharsa district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Saharsa 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Basnahi on the map

Centred on Sonbarsa mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Basnahi · Sonbarsa mandal area

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Railway· 1
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Goverment hospital,Barail
📍 10.5 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Garh Baruari
📍 8.6 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Basnahi?

The pincode of Basnahi, Sonbarsa mandal, Saharsa district, Bihar is 852129.

In which district is Basnahi located?

Basnahi is a village in Sonbarsa mandal of Saharsa district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Basnahi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Basnahi village has a population of 1,818 across 353 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Basnahi?

The current sarpanch of Basnahi gram panchayat is Ramlagan Yadav .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basnahi in?

Basnahi falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basnahi in?

Basnahi falls under the Madhepura assembly constituency (AC #73) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Basnahi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Basnahi village is 42.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Basnahi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Basnahi village is 965 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Basnahi?

The nearest health facility to Basnahi is Goverment hospital,Barail (~10.5 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Basnahi?

The nearest railway station to Basnahi is Garh Baruari (~8.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basnahi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Basnahi, 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 Basnahi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Basnahi village is 226584.

How big is Basnahi compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Basnahi ranks 50 of 59 villages in Sonbarsa mandal by Census 2011 population (1,818 residents).

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

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Key facts — Basnahi

Population, education, health & sanitation

Basnahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Basnahi?

In which district is Basnahi located?

What is the population of Basnahi as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Basnahi?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basnahi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basnahi in?

What is the literacy rate in Basnahi?

What is the sex ratio in Basnahi?

What is the nearest health centre to Basnahi?

What is the nearest railway station to Basnahi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basnahi?

What is the LGD code of Basnahi?

How big is Basnahi compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Basnahi on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Transport

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 Basnahi

What is the pincode of Basnahi?

In which district is Basnahi located?

What is the population of Basnahi as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Basnahi?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basnahi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basnahi in?

What is the literacy rate in Basnahi?

What is the sex ratio in Basnahi?

What is the nearest health centre to Basnahi?

What is the nearest railway station to Basnahi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basnahi?

What is the LGD code of Basnahi?

How big is Basnahi compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Basnahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

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

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