Basatpur village, Pakar Tanr block | Pincode 835228

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DAMODAR BINJHIYA

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LGD code: 376462
Pincode: 835228
Post office: Biru
Population: 829
Households: 176
Literacy rate: 60.2%
Sex ratio: 1002 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 229
Distance to district centre: 272 km
Distance to mandal centre: 156 km
Distance to Ranchi: 251 km
Distance to Kolkata: 120 km
Nearest railway station: Guskara · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Guskara Primary Hospital · 1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Basatpur compares

By population, Basatpur ranks #17 of 31 villages in Pakar Tanr mandal.

Literacy rate

60.2%

+1.1% vs mandal average

Basatpur: 60.2%
Pakar Tanr mandal: 59.1%
Simdega district: 57.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,002

+35 vs mandal average

Basatpur: 1,002
Pakar Tanr mandal: 967

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Basatpur: 4.7
Pakar Tanr mandal: 5.1

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

Basatpur at a glance

Basatpur is a village of 829 people in 176 households (Census 2011) in Pakar Tanr block, Simdega district, Jharkhand, the 17th-largest of 31 villages in Pakar Tanr block. Literacy is 60%, 1 points above the block average of 59% and the sex ratio is 1,002 women per 1,000 men. It lies 272 km from the Simdega district centre, 6 km from Orgram, the nearest town, 3 km from Guskara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 835228, served by Biru post office; the LGD village code is 376462. Mapped within or next to the village: primary school, bank. The sarpanch is DAMODAR BINJHIYA, and the village votes in Chandankiyari assembly constituency, represented by MLA Uma Kant Rajak. The population is estimated at 1,295 in 2026, up 56% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Basatpur · this village	829	60%	—
Basatpur · Deori	0	—	0 km N
Dangsara · Bhatar	520	73%	1.2 km E
Chak Parag · Mangolkote	290	78%	1.3 km NE
Jaladgram · Bhatar	168	65%	2.1 km E
Nuta · Bhatar	589	70%	2.6 km S
Jalpara · Mangolkote	1,959	50%	2.8 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Basatpur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SIMDEGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 23
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): PAKAR TANR
Total area (ha): 791
Irrigated area (ha): 1.54
Forest area (ha): 84

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Basatpur

LGD code: 376462
Pincode: 835228
Post office: Biru
Population (Census 2011): 829
Population (projected 2026): 1,295
Households: 176
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1002
Literacy rate: 60.2%
Coordinates: 23.49417°N, 87.76032°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhanbad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chandankiyari
Member of Parliament: Dulu Mahato
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uma Kant Rajak
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DAMODAR BINJHIYA
Block / Mandal: Pakar Tanr
Nearest bank: HDFC Bank (1.8 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 Simdega district level

Then & Now

Basatpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

829

Census 2011 baseline

+56.2%

Population · 2026

1,295

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

176

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

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: 829Census 2011
Households: 176Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1002 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2952026 proj. · +56.2% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 98,476MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 52,687MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 907NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 68.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 84.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 71.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 81.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 70.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Simdega district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Simdega district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Simdega 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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Notable places in Basatpur

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

6 places mapped

Hospital· 1
School· 1
Fuel· 1
College· 1
Bus stop· 1
Bank· 1

Education

School
Guskara Purnananda Public Institution
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College
Gushkara Mahavidyalaya
↗ website📍 1.6 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Guskara Primary Hospital
📍 1.4 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Fuel
Indian Oil
📍 1.5 km awayOSM
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Bank
HDFC Bank
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · bus_station
Guskara Bus Stand
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Basatpur

Mandal centre

Pakar Tanr · ≈ 156 km

≈ 5 h 20 min by car · 6 h 20 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Simdega · ≈ 272 km

≈ 9 h 17 min by car · 11 h 2 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,554 people

Orgram · ≈ 6.5 km

≈ 13 min by car · 16 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi251 kmcapital
Kolkata120 km
Hyderabad1181 km
Delhi1197 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGuskara3 km
Bus stopGuskara Bus Stand2 km
Hospital / PHCGuskara Primary Hospital1 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank2 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil2 km
CollegeGushkara Mahavidyalaya2 km
Police stationGuskara Police station2 km

Nearest to the village

Bus stop: Guskara Bus Stand1.8 km
Health centre: Guskara Primary Hospital1.4 km
Bank / ATM: HDFC Bank1.8 km
Petrol pump: Indian Oil1.5 km

Village amenities · Census 2011 / OpenStreetMap within 2 km

✓ Primary school
✓ Bank

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Basatpur

4 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕CharaktalaTemple2.0 km ↗
🛕Charaktala Kali TempleTemple2.0 km ↗
🛕Durgadalan of Chongdar familyTemple2.2 km ↗
🛕Satsang Bihar GuskaraTemple3.9 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Basatpur

5 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Guskara Purnananda Public InstitutionSchool1.5 km ↗
🎓Gushkara MahavidyalayaCollege1.6 km ↗
🎓Guskara Girls High SchoolHigh school2.4 km ↗
🎓Gobindapur Sephali Memorial Primary Teacher's Training InstituteCollege4.6 km ↗
🎓Gobindapur Shefali Memorial PolytechnicCollege4.9 km ↗

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September 2026

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

Reported by OpenGov Asia.

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News from Simdega & Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India7 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch7 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Basatpur

What is the pincode of Basatpur?

The pincode of Basatpur, Pakar Tanr block, Simdega district, Jharkhand is 835228. The post office is Biru.

Which post office delivers to Basatpur?

Mail for Basatpur is delivered through Biru post office, pincode 835228, in Pakar Tanr block, Simdega district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Basatpur located?

Basatpur is a village in Pakar Tanr block of Simdega district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Basatpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Basatpur village has a population of 829 across 176 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Basatpur?

The current sarpanch of Basatpur gram panchayat is DAMODAR BINJHIYA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basatpur in?

Basatpur falls under the Dhanbad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basatpur in?

Basatpur falls under the Chandankiyari assembly constituency (AC #37) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Basatpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Basatpur village is 60.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Basatpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Basatpur village is 1002 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Basatpur?

The nearest health facility to Basatpur is Guskara Primary Hospital (~1.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basatpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Basatpur, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Basatpur from Simdega district centre?

Basatpur is approximately 272 km (straight-line) from the centre of Simdega district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Basatpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Basatpur village is 376462.

Which is the nearest town to Basatpur?

Orgram (population 13,554, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 6 km from Basatpur in a straight line.

How big is Basatpur compared to other villages in Pakar Tanr block?

Basatpur ranks 17 of 31 villages in Pakar Tanr block by Census 2011 population (829 residents).

How far is Basatpur from Ranchi?

Basatpur is about 251 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 326 km.

How far is Basatpur from Kolkata?

Basatpur is about 120 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 156 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Basatpur?

Guskara is the nearest railway station to Basatpur, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Basatpur?

Guskara Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Basatpur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Basatpur?

Guskara Primary Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Basatpur, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Basatpur?

HDFC Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Basatpur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Basatpur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Basatpur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Who is the MLA of Basatpur?

Basatpur falls under Chandankiyari assembly constituency (AC 37). The sitting MLA is Uma Kant Rajak (JMM).

Who is the MP for Basatpur?

Basatpur is in Dhanbad Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dulu Mahato (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Basatpur?

Within 5 km of Basatpur: Guskara Purnananda Public Institution (1.5 km), Gushkara Mahavidyalaya (1.6 km), Guskara Girls High School (2.4 km), Gobindapur Sephali Memorial Primary Teacher's Training Institute (4.6 km) and 1 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Basatpur in 2026?

Basatpur is estimated at 1,295 people in 2026, up about 56% from 829 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Basatpur in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Basatpur in Simdega district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Basatpur?

DAMODAR BINJHIYA is the sarpanch of Basatpur gram panchayat, Pakar Tanr block. See the sarpanch list of Pakar Tanr block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)