Yerata - Harraiya, Basti

Yerata is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Berta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yerata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yerata is 179131. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.01 hectares and falls under the 272129 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Yerata 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 Yerata

As per Census 2011, Yerata village has a total population of 531 people, consisting of 269 males and 262 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 218 literate and 313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Yerata

Yerata 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 Yerata

Yerata 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 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Yerata is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Yerata is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yerata

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

Health Facilities in Yerata

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

FAQs about Yerata