Ghanghata - Harraiya, Basti

Ghanghata is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Ghanghata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghanghata is 179275. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.74 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Babhnan is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Ghanghata 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 Ghanghata

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanghata village had a total population of 1,158 people, including 581 males and 577 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.81%, with male literacy at 73.27% and female literacy at 54.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghanghata

Ghanghata 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 Ghanghata

Public transport in the Ghanghata is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Babhnan to Ghanghata is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Ghanghata is about 30 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 Ghanghata

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

Health Facilities in Ghanghata

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

FAQs about Ghanghata