Bansgaon - Harraiya, Basti

Bansgaon is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Bans Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bansgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansgaon is 179551. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.46 hectares and falls under the 272181 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Bansgaon 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 Bansgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bansgaon village had a total population of 2,163 people, including 1,130 males and 1,033 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.35%, with male literacy at 71.71% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 656, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bansgaon

Bansgaon 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 Bansgaon

Bansgaon 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 Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Bansgaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Bansgaon is about 40 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 Bansgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bansgaon

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

FAQs about Bansgaon