Badhya - Harraiya, Basti

Badhya is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Gidhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badhya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhya is 179219. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.68 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Babhnan is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Badhya 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 Badhya

As per Census 2011, Badhya village has a total population of 697 people, consisting of 354 males and 343 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 330 literate and 367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badhya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population697354343
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1024953
Scheduled Castes (SC)1569
Literate Population330181149
Illiterate Population367173194

Nearby Villages of Badhya

Badhya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Mehdiya Khadak Bahadur SahiEast0.60 km
MuderSouth-West1.17 km
RanipurNorth-West1.35 km
TilmaWest1.45 km
DengorahaSouth-East1.60 km
UkrahaEast1.63 km
PachmohniSouth-East1.68 km
BauhanNorth1.71 km
Kote KhasNorth-West1.85 km
GidhniSouth-West2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badhya

Badhya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Babhnan to Badhya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Badhya is about 38 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 Badhya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Badhya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Badhya

Where is Badhya located?

Badhya village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badhya?

The Gram Panchayat of Badhya is Gidhani.

What is the pincode of Badhya?

The pincode of Badhya is 272131.

What is the population of Badhya?

Badhya has a total population of 697, including 354 males and 343 females.

How many households are there in Badhya?

There are 95 households in Badhya.

What is the literacy rate in Badhya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badhya is 47.35%. Male literacy is 51.13% and female literacy is 43.44%.