Shakar Daha - Harraiya, Basti

Shakar Daha is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Sakar Daha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakar Daha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakar Daha is 179567. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.14 hectares and falls under the 272301 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Shakar Daha 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 Shakar Daha

According to the 2011 Census, Shakar Daha village had a total population of 924 people, including 453 males and 471 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.06%, with male literacy at 81.12% and female literacy at 67.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shakar Daha

Shakar Daha 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 Shakar Daha

Shakar Daha 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 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Shakar Daha is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Shakar Daha is about 31 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 Shakar Daha

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

Health Facilities in Shakar Daha

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

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