Baniya Jot - Harraiya, Basti

Baniya Jot is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Mirzapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniya Jot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniya Jot is 179685. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.99 hectares and falls under the 272128 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baniya Jot 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 Baniya Jot

According to the 2011 Census, Baniya Jot village had a total population of 221 people, including 71 males and 150 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 2,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.56%, with male literacy at 82.54% and female literacy at 64.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniya Jot

Baniya Jot 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 Baniya Jot

Baniya Jot 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 Ulna Bhari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Baniya Jot is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Baniya Jot 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 Baniya Jot

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

Health Facilities in Baniya Jot

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

FAQs about Baniya Jot