Basantrai

Basantrai is a community development block that forms an administrative division of Godda district, Jharkhand state, India. It is located 19 km from Godda, the district headquarters.HistoryBasantrai was created a new block in 2009.GeographyBasantrai, the eponymous CD Block headquarters, is located at.DemographicsAs per 2011 Census of India, Basantrai CD Block had a total population of 93,448, all of which were rural. There were 48,317 (52%) males and 45,131 (48%) females. Population below 6 years was 19,432. Scheduled Castes numbered 10,816 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 2,660.In 2011 census, Basantrai (village) had a population of 581.LiteracyAs per 2011 census the total number of literates in Basantrai CD Block was 40,198 out of which 25,204 were males and 14,994 were females.As per 2011 census, literacy in Godda district was 57.40.Literacy in Jharkhand was 66.41% in 2011.Literacy in India in 2011 was 74.04%.EconomyAgricultureAround 80% of the population depends on agriculture, the main economic activity of the district but lack of irrigation facilities is a major constraint in raising the existing low levels of productivity. A sizable population is also engaged in animal husbandry and cottage industries.