Kandrakhpur - Harraiya, Basti

Kandrakhpur is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Ranipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandrakhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandrakhpur is 179522. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.62 hectares and falls under the 272155 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kandrakhpur 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 Kandrakhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kandrakhpur village had a total population of 183 people, including 86 males and 97 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.65%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 78.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandrakhpur

Kandrakhpur 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 Kandrakhpur

Kandrakhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Kandrakhpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Kandrakhpur is about 35 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 Kandrakhpur

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

Health Facilities in Kandrakhpur

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

FAQs about Kandrakhpur