Ghurhupur - Bhanpur, Basti

Ghurhupur is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Ghurhupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghurhupur is 178852. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.56 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ghurhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghurhupur village had a total population of 977 people, including 497 males and 480 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.69%, with male literacy at 51.17% and female literacy at 33.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghurhupur

Ghurhupur 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 Ghurhupur

Ghurhupur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tinich, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Ghurhupur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghurhupur

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

Health Facilities in Ghurhupur

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

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