Palhanapur - Harraiya, Basti

Palhanapur is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Divakerpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palhanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palhanapur is 179512. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.39 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Palhanapur 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 Palhanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Palhanapur village had a total population of 204 people, including 93 males and 111 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,194 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.85%, with male literacy at 79.76% and female literacy at 55.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Palhanapur

Palhanapur 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 Palhanapur

Palhanapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Palhanapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Palhanapur is about 33 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 Palhanapur

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

Health Facilities in Palhanapur

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

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