Penda - Harraiya, Basti

Penda is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Penda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penda is 180147. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.98 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Penda 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 Penda

As per Census 2011, Penda village has a total population of 1,646 people, consisting of 840 males and 806 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,014 literate and 632 illiterate residents. Additionally, 569 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Penda

Penda 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 Penda

Penda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tinich, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Penda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Penda is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penda

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

Health Facilities in Penda

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

FAQs about Penda