Basti (बस्ती) — Chehra Kalan, Vaishali, Bihar

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MUNNI KUMARI

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LGD code: 235080
Pincode: 844122
Population: 2,492
Households: 451
Literacy rate: 47.4%
Sex ratio: 1152 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 422

Key facts — Basti

LGD code: 235080
Pincode: 844122
Population (Census 2011): 2,492
Population (projected 2026): 2,938
Households: 451
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1152
Literacy rate: 47.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bakhri
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sanjay Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MUNNI KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Chehra Kalan

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 Vaishali district level

Then & Now

Basti — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,492

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,938

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

451

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

532

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: 2,492Census 2011
Households: 451Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1152 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,9382026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 532

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

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What is the pincode of Basti?

The pincode of Basti, Chehra Kalan mandal, Vaishali district, Bihar is 844122.

In which district is Basti located?

Basti is a village in Chehra Kalan mandal of Vaishali district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Basti as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Basti village has a population of 2,492 across 451 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Basti?

The current sarpanch of Basti gram panchayat is MUNNI KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basti in?

Basti falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basti in?

Basti falls under the Bakhri assembly constituency (AC #147) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Basti?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Basti village is 47.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Basti?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Basti village is 1152 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basti?

12 schemes currently match residents of Basti, 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 Basti?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Basti village is 235080.

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Key facts — Basti

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Basti — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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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

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

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People often ask about Basti

What is the pincode of Basti?

In which district is Basti located?

What is the population of Basti as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Basti?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basti in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basti in?

What is the literacy rate in Basti?

What is the sex ratio in Basti?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basti?

What is the LGD code of Basti?

Basti on the mapबस्ती

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 Basti

What is the pincode of Basti?

In which district is Basti located?

What is the population of Basti as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Basti?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basti in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basti in?

What is the literacy rate in Basti?

What is the sex ratio in Basti?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basti?

What is the LGD code of Basti?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Basti — 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

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Basti

Open jobs in Basti