Bakhara - Harraiya, Basti
Bakhara is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Dukheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakhara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhara is 179133. The village covers a total geographical area of 21.68 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Bakhara 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.
Nearby Villages of Bakhara
Bakhara 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Majganva | South | 0.62 km |
| Sarshi | North-West | 0.68 km |
| Neveri Ram Bax | North | 0.78 km |
| Malgava | South-East | 0.90 km |
| Salepur | East | 1.03 km |
| Sansarpur | West | 1.24 km |
| Pureferu | East | 1.58 km |
| Kakra Khurd | North | 1.58 km |
| Rampur Navnidh Rai | East | 1.66 km |
| Sandi | South-West | 1.78 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bakhara
The nearest railway station is Katra, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Bakhara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Bakhara 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.
FAQs about Bakhara
Where is Bakhara located?
Bakhara village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bakhara?
The Gram Panchayat of Bakhara is Dukheri.
What is the pincode of Bakhara?
The pincode of Bakhara is 272131.