Taraini - Harraiya, Basti

Taraini 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 30 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Taraini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taraini is 179279. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.19 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Taraini village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaptanganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Taraini

According to the 2011 Census, Taraini village had a total population of 1,620 people, including 834 males and 786 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.37%, with male literacy at 52.43% and female literacy at 37.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 393.

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

Nearby Villages of Taraini

Taraini 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 Taraini

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Taraini. The nearest railway station is Tinich, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Taraini is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taraini

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

Health Facilities in Taraini

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

FAQs about Taraini