Paraspur - Harraiya, Basti

Paraspur 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Dhobhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paraspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paraspur is 178977. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.49 hectares and falls under the 272130 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Paraspur 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 Paraspur

As per Census 2011, Paraspur village has a total population of 573 people, consisting of 290 males and 283 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 337 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paraspur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paraspur

Paraspur 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 Paraspur

Paraspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S Narayan Chpla, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Paraspur is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paraspur

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

Health Facilities in Paraspur

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

FAQs about Paraspur