Nihastha - Lalganj, Rae Bareli

Nihastha is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Nihastha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nihastha is 144617. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.52 hectares and falls under the 229208 pincode. Rae Bareli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nihastha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harchandpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nihastha

As per Census 2011, Nihastha village has a total population of 2,597 people, consisting of 1,394 males and 1,203 females. The village has 487 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,907 literate and 690 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nihastha

Nihastha 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 Nihastha

Nihastha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nihasta Halt, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rae Bareli to Nihastha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rae Bareli to Nihastha is about 40 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 Nihastha

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

Health Facilities in Nihastha

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

FAQs about Nihastha