Banha - Harraiya, Basti

Banha is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Banha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banha is 180201. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.91 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Harriya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Banha 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 Banha

As per Census 2011, Banha village has a total population of 863 people, consisting of 440 males and 423 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 555 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banha

Banha 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 Banha

Banha 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 Tinich, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harriya to Banha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Banha is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banha

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

Health Facilities in Banha

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

FAQs about Banha