Basti Bujurg - Sikanderpur, Ballia

Basti Bujurg is a village situated in the Sikanderpur tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikanderpur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Basti Bujurg village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basti Bujurg is 198017. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.64 hectares and falls under the 221717 pincode. Sikandarpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Basti Bujurg village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Basti Bujurg

As per Census 2011, Basti Bujurg village has a total population of 2,174 people, consisting of 1,118 males and 1,056 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 334 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,149 literate and 1,025 illiterate residents. Additionally, 517 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 116 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basti Bujurg are given below:

Nearby Villages of Basti Bujurg

Basti Bujurg is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Basti Bujurg

Basti Bujurg is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Turtipar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandarpur to Basti Bujurg is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Basti Bujurg is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basti Bujurg

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Basti Bujurg village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Basti Bujurg

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Basti Bujurg village are given below:

FAQs about Basti Bujurg