Mashaua - Harraiya, Basti
Mashaua is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Ramapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mashaua village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mashaua is 179222. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.8 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Mashaua 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.
Nearby Villages of Mashaua
Mashaua 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gidhni | North | 0.77 km |
| Pursottampur | South | 0.82 km |
| Santhva | West | 0.94 km |
| Sikari | East | 0.96 km |
| Dandwa | South | 1.27 km |
| Atrohkhash | South-West | 1.29 km |
| Sumahi | South-East | 1.78 km |
| Muder | North | 1.81 km |
| Gadaha Dalthaman | South-West | 1.84 km |
| Baluwa | South | 1.89 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Mashaua
Public transport in the Mashaua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Mashaua is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Mashaua is about 32 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 Mashaua
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mashaua village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Mashaua
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mashaua village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Mashaua
Where is Mashaua located?
Mashaua village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mashaua?
The Gram Panchayat of Mashaua is Ramapur.
What is the pincode of Mashaua?
The pincode of Mashaua is 272131.