Haluwa - Harraiya, Basti

Haluwa is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Haluwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haluwa is 179270. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.51 hectares and falls under the 272161 pincode. Harraiyya is the nearest town.

Haluwa 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 Haluwa

According to the 2011 Census, Haluwa village had a total population of 2,198 people, including 1,141 males and 1,057 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.88%, with male literacy at 74.74% and female literacy at 52.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192.

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 Population2,1981,1411,057
Child Population (0–6 yrs)335183152
Scheduled Castes (SC)19210785
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,190716474
Illiterate Population1,008425583

Nearby Villages of Haluwa

Haluwa 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)
BirupurSouth0.88 km
Ranipur BabuWest1.39 km
Belwariya JangalNorth1.49 km
Shau DeehEast1.55 km
GonhaSouth-East1.92 km
KachhiyaSouth-West2.05 km
Katiya NawdihaWest2.35 km
UkrahaWest2.66 km
Macha ManpurNorth2.69 km
ChhithaSouth2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Haluwa

Haluwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Haluwa is about 40 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 Haluwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Haluwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Haluwa

Where is Haluwa located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Haluwa?

Haluwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Haluwa?

The pincode of Haluwa is 272161.

What is the population of Haluwa?

Haluwa had a total population of 2,198, including 1,141 males and 1,057 females.

How many households are there in Haluwa?

Haluwa had 346 households.

What is the literacy rate in Haluwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Haluwa was 63.88%. Male literacy was 74.74% and female literacy was 52.38%.