Parasha Pura - Harraiya, Basti
Parasha Pura is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Sikata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parasha Pura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasha Pura is 179437. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.5 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Parasha Pura 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 Parasha Pura
Parasha Pura 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Sikata | South-East | 0.75 km |
| Suhelwa | South | 0.77 km |
| Baghaa Karah | North | 0.83 km |
| Sikati | East | 1.42 km |
| Deo Rahana | West | 1.67 km |
| Ghurkawa | North | 1.70 km |
| Garwal | South | 1.84 km |
| Banktiya | West | 1.86 km |
| Daukha Jangal | South-East | 1.93 km |
| Madanpura | North-West | 2.00 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Parasha Pura
The nearest railway station is Govindnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Parasha Pura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Parasha Pura
Where is Parasha Pura located?
Parasha Pura village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Parasha Pura?
The Gram Panchayat of Parasha Pura is Sikata.
What is the pincode of Parasha Pura?
The pincode of Parasha Pura is 272131.