Dhurdah - Harraiya, Basti

Dhurdah is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Dhurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhurdah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhurdah is 178951. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.21 hectares and falls under the 272130 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Dhurdah 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 Dhurdah

According to the 2011 Census, Dhurdah village had a total population of 1,587 people, including 777 males and 810 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.60%, with male literacy at 66.83% and female literacy at 39.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhurdah

Dhurdah 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 Dhurdah

Dhurdah 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 Maskanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Dhurdah is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Dhurdah is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhurdah

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

Health Facilities in Dhurdah

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

FAQs about Dhurdah