Nand Nagar - Harraiya, Basti

Nand Nagar is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Nand Nagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nand Nagar is 178940. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.5 hectares and falls under the 272129 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Nand Nagar 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 Nand Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Nand Nagar village had a total population of 2,510 people, including 1,160 males and 1,350 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.76%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 61.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 543.

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

Nearby Villages of Nand Nagar

Nand Nagar 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 Nand Nagar

Nand Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katra, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Nand Nagar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Nand Nagar is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nand Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Nand Nagar

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

FAQs about Nand Nagar