Kalandaraha - Harraiya, Basti

Kalandaraha is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Kewalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalandaraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalandaraha is 179771. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.53 hectares and falls under the 272129 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kalandaraha 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 Kalandaraha

According to the 2011 Census, Kalandaraha village had a total population of 388 people, including 196 males and 192 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 85.89% and female literacy at 70.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalandaraha

Kalandaraha 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 Kalandaraha

Kalandaraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Kalandaraha is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Kalandaraha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalandaraha

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

Health Facilities in Kalandaraha

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

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