Takkipur - Harraiya, Basti

Takkipur is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Mukundpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takkipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takkipur is 179149. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.54 hectares and falls under the 272130 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Takkipur 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 Takkipur

As per Census 2011, Takkipur village has a total population of 544 people, consisting of 296 males and 248 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 837 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Takkipur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Takkipur

Takkipur 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 Takkipur

Takkipur 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 Ramghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Takkipur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Takkipur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takkipur

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

Health Facilities in Takkipur

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

FAQs about Takkipur