Holia - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Holia is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Hata and around 70 km from Kushinagar. Holia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Holia is 188768. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.25 hectares and falls under the 274149 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Holia 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 Holia

According to the 2011 Census, Holia village had a total population of 2,798 people, including 1,456 males and 1,342 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.06%, with male literacy at 77.74% and female literacy at 53.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 745, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,7981,4561,342
Child Population (0–6 yrs)435225210
Scheduled Castes (SC)745387358
Scheduled Tribes (ST)330
Literate Population1,561957604
Illiterate Population1,237499738

Nearby Villages of Holia

Holia 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)
Rampur MafiEast1.02 km
MagdihaSouth-East1.35 km
SidhawalSouth-West1.42 km
Bhat GawanNorth-West1.46 km
SohraunaNorth1.57 km
Sugga PakarNorth-East1.90 km
PartawalNorth-West1.99 km
Sinduria BishunpurEast2.08 km
RithiaSouth2.13 km
PakariNorth-East2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Holia

Holia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pipraich, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Holia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Holia is about 70 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 Holia

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

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

Health Facilities in Holia

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

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

FAQs about Holia

Where is Holia located?

Holia village is located in Kaptanganj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Holia?

Holia is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Holia?

The pincode of Holia is 274149.

What is the population of Holia?

Holia had a total population of 2,798, including 1,456 males and 1,342 females.

How many households are there in Holia?

Holia had 440 households.

What is the literacy rate in Holia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Holia was 66.06%. Male literacy was 77.74% and female literacy was 53.36%.