Baskhoria - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Baskhoria is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Baskhoria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baskhoria is 177499. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.76 hectares and falls under the 272153 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Baskhoria

As per Census 2011, Baskhoria village has a total population of 980 people, consisting of 489 males and 491 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 546 literate and 434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population980489491
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1728686
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769086
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391920
Literate Population546317229
Illiterate Population434172262

Nearby Villages of Baskhoria

Baskhoria 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)
TursiaNorth-West0.96 km
ChandapurEast1.14 km
KurhwaSouth-West1.21 km
KurthiaNorth-East1.29 km
PratapurSouth-West1.43 km
ImiliaNorth-West1.51 km
SonbarsaSouth-East1.57 km
PuranjotSouth-East1.60 km
SanthwaNorth1.85 km
Barnia KhurdSouth2.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baskhoria

Baskhoria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Baskhoria is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Baskhoria is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baskhoria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Baskhoria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Baskhoria

Where is Baskhoria located?

Baskhoria village is located in Bansi Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baskhoria?

Baskhoria is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Baskhoria?

The pincode of Baskhoria is 272153.

What is the population of Baskhoria?

Baskhoria has a total population of 980, including 489 males and 491 females.

How many households are there in Baskhoria?

There are 135 households in Baskhoria.

What is the literacy rate in Baskhoria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baskhoria is 55.71%. Male literacy is 64.83% and female literacy is 46.64%.