Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Hata and around 32 km from Kushinagar. Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj is 188740. The village covers a total geographical area of 876.75 hectares and falls under the 274301 pincode. Kaptanganj is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramkola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj

As per Census 2011, Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj village has a total population of 4,026 people, consisting of 2,096 males and 1,930 females. The village has 626 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 627 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,982 literate and 2,044 illiterate residents. Additionally, 532 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0262,0961,930
Child Population (0–6 yrs)627332295
Scheduled Castes (SC)532291241
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1266
Literate Population1,9821,242740
Illiterate Population2,0448541,190

Nearby Villages of Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj

Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj 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)
KotwaNorth-West2.61 km
GhiwahiSouth-West2.66 km
BauliaSouth2.74 km
Mathia BarghatNorth-East2.78 km
SemaraSouth3.03 km
SohaniWest3.03 km
Hasan GanjNorth3.07 km
PagarNorth-East3.22 km
SidhawatSouth-East3.24 km
PatkhauliSouth-West3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj

Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaptanganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaptanganj to Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj

Where is Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj located?

Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj village is located in Kaptanganj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj?

Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj?

The pincode of Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj is 274301.

What is the population of Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj?

Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj has a total population of 4,026, including 2,096 males and 1,930 females.

How many households are there in Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj?

There are 626 households in Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj.

What is the literacy rate in Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basahiya Urf Kaptan Ganj is 49.23%. Male literacy is 59.26% and female literacy is 38.34%.