Basahia

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DEVENDRA RAM

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LGD code: 219084
Pincode: 843317
Population: 4,447
Households: 913
Literacy rate: 39.2%
Sex ratio: 888 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,102

Census 2011 · in context

How Basahia compares

Literacy rate

39.2%

−0.4% vs mandal average

Basahia: 39.2%
Sonbarsa mandal: 39.6%
Sitamarhi district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

888

−20 vs mandal average

Basahia: 888
Sonbarsa mandal: 908

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.2 vs mandal average

Basahia: 4.9
Sonbarsa mandal: 4.7

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

Key facts — Basahia

LGD code: 219084
Pincode: 843317
Population (Census 2011): 4,447
Population (projected 2026): 5,243
Households: 913
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 888
Literacy rate: 39.2%
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DEVENDRA RAM
Block / Mandal: Sonbarsa
Nearest PHC: Swasthya Chauki (10.1 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 Sitamarhi district level

Then & Now

Basahia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,447

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,243

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

913

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,076

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: 4,447Census 2011
Households: 913Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 888 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,2432026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,076

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

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Centred on Sonbarsa mandal

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Notable places near Basahia · Sonbarsa mandal area

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Shree Rastriya Janata Aadharbhut Pra. Vi.
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Madarsa Faljane Raja
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What is the pincode of Basahia?

The pincode of Basahia, Sonbarsa mandal, Sitamarhi district, Bihar is 843317.

In which district is Basahia located?

Basahia is a village in Sonbarsa mandal of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Basahia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Basahia village has a population of 4,447 across 913 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Basahia?

The current sarpanch of Basahia gram panchayat is DEVENDRA RAM.

What is the literacy rate in Basahia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Basahia village is 39.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Basahia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Basahia village is 888 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Basahia?

The nearest health facility to Basahia is Swasthya Chauki (~10.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basahia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Basahia, 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 Basahia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Basahia village is 219084.

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How Basahia compares

Key facts — Basahia

Population, education, health & sanitation

Basahia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Basahia on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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In which district is Basahia located?

What is the population of Basahia as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Basahia?

What is the literacy rate in Basahia?

What is the sex ratio in Basahia?

What is the nearest health centre to Basahia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basahia?

What is the LGD code of Basahia?

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 Basahia

What is the pincode of Basahia?

In which district is Basahia located?

What is the population of Basahia as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Basahia?

What is the literacy rate in Basahia?

What is the sex ratio in Basahia?

What is the nearest health centre to Basahia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basahia?

What is the LGD code of Basahia?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Basahia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Basahia on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

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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