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

As per Census 2011, Kandrakhpur village has a total population of 183 people, consisting of 86 males and 97 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 1,127 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 54 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1838697
Child Population (0–6 yrs)25169
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367
Literate Population1296069
Illiterate Population542628

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nathpur PandeyNorth0.74 km
AtarauraNorth-East0.94 km
GajipurNorth-West1.16 km
Narsinghpur KhurdSouth-East1.17 km
Devya Baksa PandeyEast1.25 km
AmdhanpurSouth-West1.26 km
Bhimalajot KuwarWest1.30 km
Bhiti MishraNorth-East1.35 km
DhiranpurNorth-West1.36 km
Puraina KhasNorth1.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kandrakhpur

Where is Kandrakhpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kandrakhpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandrakhpur is Ranipur.

What is the pincode of Kandrakhpur?

The pincode of Kandrakhpur is 272155.

What is the population of Kandrakhpur?

Kandrakhpur has a total population of 183, including 86 males and 97 females.

How many households are there in Kandrakhpur?

There are 24 households in Kandrakhpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kandrakhpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandrakhpur is 70.49%. Male literacy is 69.77% and female literacy is 71.13%.