Chafawa - Harraiya, Basti

Chafawa is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Sukrauli Pande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chafawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chafawa is 179831. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.02 hectares and falls under the 272130 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Chafawa 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 Chafawa

As per Census 2011, Chafawa village has a total population of 490 people, consisting of 252 males and 238 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 324 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chafawa

Chafawa 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 Chafawa

Chafawa 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 Ramghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Chafawa is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chafawa

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

Health Facilities in Chafawa

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

FAQs about Chafawa