Itawa - Harraiya, Basti

Itawa 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 59 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Itawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itawa is 179100. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.84 hectares and falls under the 272181 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Itawa 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 Itawa

As per Census 2011, Itawa village has a total population of 1,140 people, consisting of 561 males and 579 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 621 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Itawa

Itawa 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 Itawa

Itawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is S Narayan Chpla, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Itawa is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Itawa is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itawa

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

Health Facilities in Itawa

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

FAQs about Itawa