Murgipur - Basti
Murgipur is a village situated in the Basti tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Basti, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Thanhwa Muriyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murgipur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Murgipur is 181441. The village covers a total geographical area of 9.94 hectares and falls under the 272001 pincode. Gayghat is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Murgipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahadewa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Murgipur
Murgipur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Thanhwa Muriyari | North-West | 0.54 km |
| Chhardahi | South-East | 0.61 km |
| Ijargarh | South-West | 0.82 km |
| Raghaupur | North-East | 1.18 km |
| Chak Banjari Jot | West | 1.34 km |
| Gana | North-West | 1.61 km |
| Jibhiyao | East | 1.64 km |
| Ejar Garh | South-West | 1.65 km |
| Goura Rohari | North | 1.65 km |
| Shankarpur | South-East | 2.08 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Murgipur
The nearest railway station is Orwara, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gayghat to Murgipur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Murgipur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Murgipur
Where is Murgipur located?
Murgipur village is located in Basti Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Murgipur?
The Gram Panchayat of Murgipur is Thanhwa Muriyari.
What is the pincode of Murgipur?
The pincode of Murgipur is 272001.