Lorhawa - Bhanpur, Basti

Lorhawa is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Lodhawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lorhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lorhawa is 178651. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.27 hectares and falls under the 272190 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Lorhawa 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 Lorhawa

According to the 2011 Census, Lorhawa village had a total population of 600 people, including 324 males and 276 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.22%, with male literacy at 72.18% and female literacy at 43.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Lorhawa

Lorhawa 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 Lorhawa

Lorhawa 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 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Lorhawa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Lorhawa is about 35 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 Lorhawa

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

Health Facilities in Lorhawa

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

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