Itbahara - Harraiya, Basti

Itbahara is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Itbahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itbahara is 179295. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.5 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Itbahara 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 Itbahara

As per Census 2011, Itbahara village has a total population of 1,192 people, consisting of 631 males and 561 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 835 literate and 357 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,192631561
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1417269
Scheduled Castes (SC)365195170
Literate Population835486349
Illiterate Population357145212

Nearby Villages of Itbahara

Itbahara 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)
ShikriNorth-West0.71 km
SiddhaurSouth-East0.81 km
KihhahSouth-West0.89 km
TituhriNorth1.20 km
SitkoharSouth1.21 km
Sardaha ShukalNorth-East1.25 km
BudhoowaNorth-East1.46 km
SumahiWest1.55 km
Harna DabarEast1.60 km
Harna PuriEast1.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Itbahara

Itbahara 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 74.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Itbahara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Itbahara is about 32 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 Itbahara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Itbahara

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

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

FAQs about Itbahara

Where is Itbahara located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Itbahara?

Itbahara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Itbahara?

The pincode of Itbahara is 272163.

What is the population of Itbahara?

Itbahara has a total population of 1,192, including 631 males and 561 females.

How many households are there in Itbahara?

There are 213 households in Itbahara.

What is the literacy rate in Itbahara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Itbahara is 70.05%. Male literacy is 77.02% and female literacy is 62.21%.