Ghangharia - Harraiya, Basti

Ghangharia is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Ghandhriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghangharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghangharia is 179264. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.13 hectares and falls under the 272161 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ghangharia 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 Ghangharia

As per Census 2011, Ghangharia village has a total population of 845 people, consisting of 457 males and 388 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 444 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghangharia

Ghangharia 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 Ghangharia

Ghangharia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Ghangharia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Ghangharia is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghangharia

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

Health Facilities in Ghangharia

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

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