Thumhawa - Bhanpur, Basti

Thumhawa is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Thumahawa Pandey serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thumhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thumhawa is 178548. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.8 hectares and falls under the 272194 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Thumhawa 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 Thumhawa

According to the 2011 Census, Thumhawa village had a total population of 697 people, including 328 males and 369 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.87%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 59.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Thumhawa

Thumhawa 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 Thumhawa

Thumhawa 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 Govindnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Thumhawa is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thumhawa

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

Health Facilities in Thumhawa

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

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