Achraul - Harraiya, Basti

Achraul is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Acharwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achraul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achraul is 178945. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.33 hectares and falls under the 272001 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 158 km away.

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

Population of Achraul

According to the 2011 Census, Achraul village had a total population of 1,377 people, including 735 males and 642 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.37%, with male literacy at 73.31% and female literacy at 45.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Achraul

Achraul 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 Achraul

Achraul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katra, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Achraul is about 158 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Achraul is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achraul

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

Health Facilities in Achraul

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

FAQs about Achraul