Sikandarpur Khas - Harraiya, Basti

Sikandarpur Khas is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Sikandarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikandarpur Khas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikandarpur Khas is 179166. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 272129 pincode.

Sikandarpur Khas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Sikandarpur Khas

According to the 2011 Census, Sikandarpur Khas village had a total population of 5,054 people, including 2,571 males and 2,483 females, living in 787 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.76%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 58.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 573.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikandarpur Khas

Sikandarpur Khas 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 Sikandarpur Khas

Sikandarpur Khas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katra, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Sikandarpur Khas is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikandarpur Khas

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

Health Facilities in Sikandarpur Khas

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

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