Gandharia Khurd - Bhanpur, Basti

Gandharia Khurd is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Gandharia Bujurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandharia Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandharia Khurd is 178540. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.6 hectares and falls under the 272190 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Gandharia Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Gandharia Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Gandharia Khurd village had a total population of 696 people, including 337 males and 359 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.35%, with male literacy at 69.29% and female literacy at 39.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandharia Khurd

Gandharia Khurd 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 Gandharia Khurd

Gandharia Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Govindnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Gandharia Khurd is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Gandharia Khurd is about 34 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 Gandharia Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Gandharia Khurd

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

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