Raunaklan - Rudhauli, Basti

Raunaklan is a village situated in the Rudhauli tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rudhauli and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Raunaklan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raunaklan is 181763. The village covers a total geographical area of 720.88 hectares and falls under the 272150 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Raunaklan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Raunaklan

As per Census 2011, Raunaklan village has a total population of 2,741 people, consisting of 1,419 males and 1,322 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 443 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,647 literate and 1,094 illiterate residents. Additionally, 542 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7411,4191,322
Child Population (0–6 yrs)443243200
Scheduled Castes (SC)542296246
Literate Population1,647970677
Illiterate Population1,094449645

Nearby Villages of Raunaklan

Raunaklan 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Majhauwa Kala SecondNorth-West1.51 km
MajhauwakalaSouth-East1.53 km
RaunahiaSouth-East1.61 km
AambariSouth-West1.61 km
Dharam PurwaNorth-East1.68 km
Pakri SoyamNorth-West1.68 km
Majauwa KhurdNorth-East1.78 km
PandriEast1.82 km
DumriSouth2.13 km
Lohrauli AwwalWest2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raunaklan

Raunaklan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Orwara, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Raunaklan is about 28 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 Raunaklan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Raunaklan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Raunaklan

Where is Raunaklan located?

Raunaklan village is located in Rudhauli Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raunaklan?

Raunaklan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Raunaklan?

The pincode of Raunaklan is 272150.

What is the population of Raunaklan?

Raunaklan has a total population of 2,741, including 1,419 males and 1,322 females.

How many households are there in Raunaklan?

There are 349 households in Raunaklan.

What is the literacy rate in Raunaklan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raunaklan is 60.09%. Male literacy is 68.36% and female literacy is 51.21%.