Malkainiya - Harraiya, Basti

Malkainiya 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. Ratanpur Rai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkainiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkainiya is 179550. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 272181 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Malkainiya 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 Malkainiya

As per Census 2011, Malkainiya village has a total population of 493 people, consisting of 232 males and 261 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,125 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 294 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkainiya

Malkainiya 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 Malkainiya

Public transport in the Malkainiya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Malkainiya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Malkainiya 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 Malkainiya

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

Health Facilities in Malkainiya

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

FAQs about Malkainiya