Kalani Kala - Harraiya, Basti

Kalani Kala is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Kalani Kala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalani Kala is 179865. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.27 hectares and falls under the 272155 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kalani Kala 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 Kalani Kala

According to the 2011 Census, Kalani Kala village had a total population of 863 people, including 415 males and 448 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.11%, with male literacy at 75.65% and female literacy at 51.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalani Kala

Kalani Kala 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 Kalani Kala

Kalani Kala 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 Parsa Tewari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Kalani Kala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Kalani Kala is about 34 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 Kalani Kala

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

Health Facilities in Kalani Kala

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

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