Mahadewa - Harraiya, Basti

Mahadewa is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Mahadewa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahadewa is 179448. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.82 hectares and falls under the 272181 pincode. Basti is the nearest town.

Mahadewa 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 Mahadewa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahadewa village had a total population of 1,436 people, including 697 males and 739 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.99%, with male literacy at 83.58% and female literacy at 57.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahadewa

Mahadewa 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 Mahadewa

Mahadewa 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 Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Mahadewa is about 22 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 Mahadewa

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

Health Facilities in Mahadewa

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

FAQs about Mahadewa