Matihaniya - Harraiya, Basti

Matihaniya is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Sakar Daha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matihaniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matihaniya is 179561. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.41 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Matihaniya 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 Matihaniya

According to the 2011 Census, Matihaniya village had a total population of 546 people, including 256 males and 290 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.27%, with male literacy at 75.60% and female literacy at 54.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Matihaniya

Matihaniya 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 Matihaniya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Matihaniya. The nearest railway station is Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Matihaniya is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Matihaniya 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 Matihaniya

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

Health Facilities in Matihaniya

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

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