Kodai - Harraiya, Basti

Kodai is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Kodai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodai is 179746. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.1 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kodai 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 Kodai

According to the 2011 Census, Kodai village had a total population of 1,524 people, including 774 males and 750 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.90%, with male literacy at 84.37% and female literacy at 65.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodai

Kodai 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 Kodai

Kodai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tinich, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Kodai is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Kodai is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodai

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

Health Facilities in Kodai

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

FAQs about Kodai