Basahiya
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NepalBasahiya
बसहिया | |
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Ward no. 24 of Janakpur of sub-metropolitan city | |
  Basahiya Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 26°42′N 85°55′E / 26.70°N 85.91°E | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Zone | Janakpur Zone |
| District Dhanusha | Dhanusa District |
| Government | |
| Population (1991) | |
• Total | 4,487 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Basahiya is 24th ward of Janakpur sub-metropolitan city. It is located in the Dhanusha District of province No 2.[1] At the time of the 1991 Nepal census, it had a population of 4,542 and 737 homes, and the total geographical area of the village was 501.56 hectares (5.0156 square kilometers). Basahiya has four government schools, three primary schools, and one secondary school. The majority of the population is Hindu and few are Muslims. The native language of Basahiya is Maithili. The climate is moderate and the land is suitable for tillage. Basahiya has one hospital and one veterinary clinic.[2] It is religiously and spiritually important place for the visitors as the Lord's sita's Basgari took place here. The religious Doodhmati river and historical Balthara pond are other important site of attraction.
