Pikaura Kuwar - Harraiya, Basti

Pikaura Kuwar is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Divakerpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pikaura Kuwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pikaura Kuwar is 179510. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.99 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Pikaura Kuwar 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 Pikaura Kuwar

As per Census 2011, Pikaura Kuwar village has a total population of 400 people, consisting of 205 males and 195 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 273 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pikaura Kuwar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pikaura Kuwar

Pikaura Kuwar 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 Pikaura Kuwar

Pikaura Kuwar 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 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Pikaura Kuwar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Pikaura Kuwar is about 34 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 Pikaura Kuwar

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

Health Facilities in Pikaura Kuwar

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

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