Basti Khas - Mankapur, Gonda

Basti Khas is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Basti Khas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basti Khas is 175683. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.55 hectares and falls under the 271305 pincode. Mankapur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Basti Khas

According to the 2011 Census, Basti Khas village had a total population of 3,654 people, including 1,921 males and 1,733 females, living in 545 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.47%, with male literacy at 57.74% and female literacy at 38.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Basti Khas

Basti 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 Basti Khas

Basti Khas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maskanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mankapur to Basti Khas is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Basti Khas is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basti Khas

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

Health Facilities in Basti 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 Basti Khas village are given below:

FAQs about Basti Khas