Kesarai - Harraiya, Basti

Kesarai is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Kesarai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesarai is 179352. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.3 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kesarai 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 Kesarai

According to the 2011 Census, Kesarai village had a total population of 2,549 people, including 1,326 males and 1,223 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.99%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 52.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 394, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesarai

Kesarai 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 Kesarai

Kesarai 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 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Kesarai is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesarai

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

Health Facilities in Kesarai

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

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