Hilasi - Harraiya, Basti

Hilasi is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Tursi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hilasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hilasi is 179955. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.47 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Hilasi 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 Hilasi

According to the 2011 Census, Hilasi village had a total population of 334 people, including 152 males and 182 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,197 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.37%, with male literacy at 84.55% and female literacy at 75.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Hilasi

Hilasi 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 Hilasi

Hilasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bilhar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Hilasi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Hilasi is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hilasi

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

Health Facilities in Hilasi

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

FAQs about Hilasi