Barhani - Harraiya, Basti
Barhani is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Chilma Parsan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhani is 180394. The village covers a total geographical area of 22.09 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Barhani 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.
Nearby Villages of Barhani
Barhani 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Saimiya | West | 0.65 km |
| Khamhariya | North-East | 0.75 km |
| Sahijanpur | East | 0.75 km |
| Guwanva | North | 0.84 km |
| Narharpur | South-East | 0.89 km |
| Dubauli | North-East | 1.00 km |
| Chilma Chaube | South-West | 1.16 km |
| Dofara | East | 1.25 km |
| Khajuha | North | 1.33 km |
| Pipraula | North-West | 1.37 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Barhani
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Barhani. The nearest railway station is Goshainganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Barhani is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Barhani is about 28 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 Barhani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barhani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Barhani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barhani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Barhani
Where is Barhani located?
Barhani village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barhani?
The Gram Panchayat of Barhani is Chilma Parsan.
What is the pincode of Barhani?
The pincode of Barhani is 272131.