Basua


Basua is a village located in the Aurai block of Muzaffarpur district in the Indian state of Bihar. It falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Mathurapur Buzurg Gram Panchayat.

Geography

Basua covers an area of about 7.23 km². The village is part of the Gangetic plain region of Bihar and has fertile alluvial soil, supporting agriculture as the primary occupation.

Demographics

As per the Census of India 2011, Basua had a total population of 3,113 people across 731 households. Of the total population, 1,656 were male and 1,457 were female.
  • Children aged 0–6 years: 500
  • Sex ratio: 880 females per 1000 males
  • Child sex ratio: 786
  • Literacy rate: 71.34%
* Male literacy: 78.13%
* Female literacy: 63.78%
  • Scheduled Castes: 16.58%
  • Scheduled Tribes: Nil

Economy

Agriculture is the mainstay of the local economy. As per 2011 census data, 1,048 villagers were engaged in work activities. Out of these:

Transport

Basua is connected to nearby towns and villages by local roads. The nearest railway facility is Muzaffarpur Junction, which links the village to major cities in Bihar and beyond.

Education

The village has access to primary and secondary schools in nearby localities. For higher education, students typically travel to Aurai and Muzaffarpur town. Literacy levels indicate a relatively better educational status compared to the state average.

Postal services

The village is served by the Basua branch post office under Katra sub-district, Muzaffarpur. The PIN code for Basua is 843321.