Raghunathpur - Harraiya, Basti
Raghunathpur is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Raghunathpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathpur is 178968. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.69 hectares and falls under the 272130 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Raghunathpur 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 Raghunathpur
According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathpur village had a total population of 893 people, including 475 males and 418 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.34%, with male literacy at 79.06% and female literacy at 55.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 893 | 475 | 418 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 138 | 69 | 69 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 195 | 105 | 90 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 516 | 321 | 195 |
| Illiterate Population | 377 | 154 | 223 |
Nearby Villages of Raghunathpur
Raghunathpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Raghunathpur
Raghunathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Raghunathpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Raghunathpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raghunathpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Raghunathpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raghunathpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Raghunathpur
Where is Raghunathpur located?
Raghunathpur village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Raghunathpur?
Raghunathpur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Raghunathpur?
The pincode of Raghunathpur is 272130.
What is the population of Raghunathpur?
Raghunathpur had a total population of 893, including 475 males and 418 females.
How many households are there in Raghunathpur?
Raghunathpur had 177 households.
What is the literacy rate in Raghunathpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghunathpur was 68.34%. Male literacy was 79.06% and female literacy was 55.87%.