Bhojpur - Harraiya, Basti

Bhojpur 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 56 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Dharm Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhojpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhojpur is 179109. The village covers a total geographical area of 38.59 hectares and falls under the 272130 pincode.

Bhojpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Bhojpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhojpur village had a total population of 293 people, including 159 males and 134 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.43%, with male literacy at 69.12% and female literacy at 43.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population293159134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442321
Scheduled Castes (SC)784434
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1439449
Illiterate Population1506585

Nearby Villages of Bhojpur

Bhojpur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Peri PokharNorth0.80 km
Sukrauli KunwarSouth-East0.82 km
ChorahaNorth-East1.12 km
UllahaNorth1.22 km
SorahaSouth-East1.38 km
MoiyapurSouth-East1.54 km
Nagpur KunwarSouth1.56 km
KishunpurNorth1.85 km
Hari GaonNorth-West1.87 km
Lachhimanpur KunwarEast1.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhojpur

The nearest railway station is Maskanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Bhojpur is about 56 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 Bhojpur

Where is Bhojpur located?

Bhojpur village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhojpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhojpur is Dharm Nagar.

What is the pincode of Bhojpur?

The pincode of Bhojpur is 272130.

What is the population of Bhojpur?

Bhojpur had a total population of 293, including 159 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Bhojpur?

Bhojpur had 50 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhojpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhojpur was 57.43%. Male literacy was 69.12% and female literacy was 43.36%.