Shivpur - Harraiya, Basti
Shivpur is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Kalyanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivpur is 179755. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.61 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Shivpur 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.
Nearby Villages of Shivpur
Shivpur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sahjaura Pathak | North-East | 0.71 km |
| Mirjapur | South-East | 0.90 km |
| Kalyanpur | North-East | 1.36 km |
| Sadalpur | East | 1.45 km |
| Hanumanpur | North | 1.57 km |
| Laxmanpur Lalmani | North | 1.84 km |
| Marthapur | North | 1.98 km |
| Pitapur | North-West | 2.06 km |
| Kaulpur | North-East | 2.08 km |
| Netawar Patti | East | 2.27 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shivpur
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Shivpur. The nearest railway station is Ramghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Shivpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Shivpur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shivpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shivpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Shivpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shivpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Shivpur
Where is Shivpur located?
Shivpur village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shivpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Shivpur is Kalyanpur.
What is the pincode of Shivpur?
The pincode of Shivpur is 272163.