Barahkoni - Bhanpur, Basti

Barahkoni is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Barahkoni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahkoni is 178628. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.08 hectares and falls under the 272194 pincode.

Barahkoni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rudhauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barahkoni

According to the 2011 Census, Barahkoni village had a total population of 1,117 people, including 557 males and 560 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.07%, with male literacy at 74.61% and female literacy at 48.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barahkoni

Barahkoni 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 Barahkoni

Barahkoni 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 Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Barahkoni is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahkoni

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

Health Facilities in Barahkoni

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

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