Bastha - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Bastha is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Bastha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bastha is 176841. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.07 hectares and falls under the 272152 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bastha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Bastha

According to the 2011 Census, Bastha village had a total population of 817 people, including 394 males and 423 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.75%, with male literacy at 73.31% and female literacy at 38.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Bastha

Bastha 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 Bastha

Bastha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chilhia, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Bastha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Bastha is about 37 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 Bastha

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

Health Facilities in Bastha

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

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