Basantpur village, Chunar tehsil | Pincode 231306

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Basantpur is a village in Chunar mandal, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh with a population of 798 spread across 131 households. It has a literacy rate of 61.4% and is identified by PIN code 231306.

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Mahipal singh

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LGD code: 212358
Pincode: 231306
Post office: Sikhar
Population: 798
Households: 131
Literacy rate: 61.4%
Sex ratio: 942 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 235
Distance to district centre: 286 km
Distance to mandal centre: 312 km
Distance to Lucknow: 337 km
Distance to Kolkata: 562 km
Nearest railway station: Bansdih Road · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Asarfi Hospital · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Basantpur compares

By population, Basantpur ranks #308 of 621 villages in Chunar mandal.

Literacy rate

61.4%

+2.2% vs mandal average

Basantpur: 61.4%
Chunar mandal: 59.2%
Mirzapur district: 57.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

942

+26 vs mandal average

Basantpur: 942
Chunar mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

6.1

Same as the mandal average

Basantpur: 6.1
Chunar mandal: 6.1

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

Basantpur at a glance

Basantpur is a village of 798 people in 131 households (Census 2011) in Chunar tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, the 308th-largest of 621 villages in Chunar tehsil. Literacy is 61%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 942 women per 1,000 men. It lies 286 km from the Mirzapur district centre, 4 km from Sukhpura, the nearest town, 8 km from Bansdih Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 231306, served by Sikhar post office; the LGD village code is 212358. The nearest hospital or health centre is Asarfi Hospital, 7 km away. The sarpanch is Mahipal singh, and the village votes in Mohanlalganj assembly constituency, represented by MLA Amresh Kumar. The population is estimated at 941 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Basantpur · this village	798	61%	—
Magaraha · Chunar	2,451	77%	—
Putlukia · Chunar	459	61%	—
Bhanpur · Chunar	9	100%	—
Chanchalia · Chunar	0	—	—
Ramdaspur · Chunar	0	—	—
Chak Ganghar · Chunar	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Basantpur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 0
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: MIRZAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 55
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MAGRAHA
Total area (ha): 37.71
Irrigated area (ha): 21.8
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Basantpur

LGD code: 212358
Pincode: 231306
Post office: Sikhar
Population (Census 2011): 798
Population (projected 2026): 941
Households: 131
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 942
Literacy rate: 61.4%
Coordinates: 25.83391°N, 84.13523°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mohanlalganj
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mohanlalganj
Member of Parliament: R. K. Chaudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Amresh Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Mahipal singh
Block / Mandal: Chunar

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 Mirzapur district level

Then & Now

Basantpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

798

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

941

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

131

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

154

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: 798Census 2011
Households: 131Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 942 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9412026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1542026 projection
Active job cards: 1,69,231MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 85,107MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 15,24,06,296ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 812NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 73.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 72.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.3%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 42.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Mirzapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 36,18,753PMAY-G · 36,18,753 of 36,85,704 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mirzapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mirzapur 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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Getting there

How to reach Basantpur

Mandal centre

Chunar · ≈ 312 km

≈ 10 h 41 min by car · 12 h 41 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Mirzapur · ≈ 286 km

≈ 9 h 48 min by car · 11 h 38 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,184 people

Sukhpura · ≈ 4.1 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Lucknow337 kmcapital
Kolkata562 km
Delhi751 km
Hyderabad1106 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBansdih Road8 km
Bus stopKharasara12 km
Hospital / PHCAsarfi Hospital7 km
ATM / bankkharasara12 km
Petrol pumpEssar21 km
CollegeInter college, Sakarpura13 km
Police stationUbhaon Police Station43 km

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People often ask about Basantpur

What is the pincode of Basantpur?

The pincode of Basantpur, Chunar tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh is 231306. The post office is Sikhar.

Which post office delivers to Basantpur?

Mail for Basantpur is delivered through Sikhar post office, pincode 231306, in Chunar tehsil, Mirzapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Basantpur located?

Basantpur is a village in Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Basantpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Basantpur village has a population of 798 across 131 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Basantpur?

The current sarpanch of Basantpur gram panchayat is Mahipal singh.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Basantpur in?

Basantpur falls under the Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha constituency (PC #34) of Uttar Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Basantpur in?

Basantpur falls under the Mohanlalganj assembly constituency (AC #176) of Uttar Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Basantpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Basantpur village is 61.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Basantpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Basantpur village is 942 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Basantpur?

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

How far is Basantpur from Mirzapur district centre?

Basantpur is approximately 286 km (straight-line) from the centre of Mirzapur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Basantpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Basantpur village is 212358.

Which is the nearest town to Basantpur?

Sukhpura (population 13,184, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 4 km from Basantpur in a straight line.

How big is Basantpur compared to other villages in Chunar tehsil?

Basantpur ranks 308 of 621 villages in Chunar tehsil by Census 2011 population (798 residents).

How far is Basantpur from Lucknow?

Basantpur is about 337 km from Lucknow in a straight line (the state capital of Uttar Pradesh); by road expect roughly 438 km.

How far is Basantpur from Kolkata?

Basantpur is about 562 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 730 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Basantpur?

Bansdih Road is the nearest railway station to Basantpur, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Basantpur?

Kharasara is the nearest bus stop to Basantpur, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Basantpur?

Asarfi Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Basantpur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Basantpur?

kharasara is the nearest ATM or bank to Basantpur, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Basantpur?

Essar is the nearest petrol pump to Basantpur, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Basantpur?

Basantpur falls under Mohanlalganj assembly constituency (AC 176). The sitting MLA is Amresh Kumar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Basantpur?

Basantpur is in Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is R. K. Chaudhary (SP).

What is the population of Basantpur in 2026?

Basantpur is estimated at 941 people in 2026, up about 18% from 798 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Basantpur in?

Uttar Pradesh falls in the Upper Gangetic Plains zone (wheat, rice, sugarcane; canal irrigation) and the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Basantpur in Mirzapur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Basantpur?

Mahipal singh is the sarpanch of Basantpur gram panchayat, Chunar tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Chunar tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)