Khesua - Harraiya, Basti

Khesua is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Khesua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khesua is 179870. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.68 hectares and falls under the 272127 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Khesua 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 Khesua

According to the 2011 Census, Khesua village had a total population of 1,032 people, including 521 males and 511 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.47%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 74.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Khesua

Khesua 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 Khesua

Khesua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bilhar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Khesua is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Khesua is about 37 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 Khesua

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

Health Facilities in Khesua

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

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