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The district Basti of Uttar Pradesh is apart from the Gorakhpur district, it was given the status of district on 06th May 1865 by British Government. The present district was long ago covered with deserted and forest but gradually the area became habitable. The present name was selected by Basti Raja Kalhan, this incident which was probably in the 16th century.

Let's get general information about this district -

Areafile - 2688 sq km

Population - 2,464,464 (as of 2011 census)

Literacy - 67.22%

Postal Code - 272001 (township town)

S.T.D. (STD) code - 05542

Wastered from the sea level -

Latitude - 26 ° 23 'and 27 ° 30' Answers

Longitude - 82 ° 17 'and 83 ° 20' East

Average rainfall - 1166 mm

Status and Limit -

Its maximum length is 75 km from the south and the width from east to west is about 70 km. Basti district is situated in the east between the newly built district saint Kabir Nagar and Gonda in the west, in the south, Ghaghra river separates this district from Faizabad district and newly created Ambedkar Nagar district, whereas in the north Siddhartha is surrounded by district district.

Major rivers - Kuano, Manorama, Ramrekha, Ami, Kathua, and Ghaghra.

Natural Division - The district is divided into three natural parts.

(1) - Ami and Quano Plains

(2) - The field of the Kuano and Manorama

(3) - Manorama and Ghagra ground

Lok Sabha constituency - 1 (61-basti)

Assembly seats- 5 (307-Haryana, 308-Kaptanganj, 309-Rudhuli, 310-Basti Sadar and 311-Mahadeva)

Development block - 14 (Bahadurpur, Kudraha, Bankati, Dauliya, Kaptanganj, Harraia, Vikramjot, Parasurampur, Gaur, Ramnagar, Saltua Gopalpur, Rudhuli, Saighghat and Basti Sadar, newly built Shubham Nagar (15)

Tehsil - 4 (Basti Sadar, Haraiya, Bhanpur, Rudauli)

Circle Circle - 4 (Haryana, Sadar, Rudhuli and Kalvari)

Police Station - 17 (Kotwali, Women Police Station, Old Basti, Mundarva, Nagar, Kalvari, Lalgonj, Kaptanganj, Dauulia, Harraia, Cantonment, Parasurampur, Gaur, Pacolia, Sonha, Rudhuli, and Walterganj)

Top attractions: -

Amodha:

This site is located at a distance of 41 kilometers from the district headquarters. It was the reign of King Jalam Singh in the old days. Apart from this, the palace of King Jalam Singh is here. The old wall of the palace is still there with the marks of the tablet used by the British. Apart from this, a famous temple (Ramrekha Temple) is here. Ramrekha Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples of Lord Rama and Sita Devi. Lord Ram stayed here for a day during his visit to Janakpur-Ayodhya, after which Lord Ram and Lakshman accompanied Sita Ram Janki Marg (near the camp) along the road to Ayodhya.

(2) Chhavani Bazar: -

Chhavani Bazar is located approximately 30-35 kilometers from the district headquarters. The Cantonment Market was the main refuge of freedom fighters during 1858 AD. This place is also famous for the Shahido Peepal tree. At this location, the British government had hanged 500 soldiers after the death of General Fort.

(3) - Sant Ravidas Van Vihar: -

Sant Ravidas Van Vihar (National Forest Consciousness Center) is situated on the banks of the Kuano River. It is on the path of Ganeshpur village situated only one kilometer from the Van Vihar District Headquarters. A charming hair garden and lake are also located here. This hair garden and lake was established in the form of a picnic spot of the government. The touch of the Kuwano river from both sides of the Van Vihara increases the beauty of this place further.

(4) - Bhadreshwar Nath: -

It is located on the banks of the Qano River, about 6 kilometers from the district headquarters. Bhadreshwar Nath is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that this temple was founded by Ravana. The fair is organized every year on the occasion of Shivratri. A fair number of people are involved in this fair.

(5) - Makhouda Dham: -

Makhouda is located approximately 50- 52 kilometers in the west of the district headquarter. This place is quite famous since the Ramayana period. Raja Dasharath had made a great sacrifice at this place, which is why this place is called the place of Lord Rama due to this place. Makhda Kaushal was a part of Mahajanapada. Every year there is a fair, and on that day it is often made to make purple and bati in all houses.

(6) - Shringinari: -

Rishi Shringi's ashram and taposasthali, located approximately 30 km from Ayodhya Dham

(7) - Ganshpur: -

Ganshpur Basti is a small village in the district. It is located just 4 kilometers from the headquarters in the west and is situated on the banks of the Kuano River, it is the place of origin of Pindario of old origin.

(8) - Behil Nath Temple: -

This temple of Bunkati Development section is very ancient. It is said that it is a temple of Buddhist times. Shivaling established in octagonal argha is unique in itself. At this place there are ancient mounds which will be excavated if it is known about the rich history of this region.

(9) - Thaleswaranath Temple: -

Located in the Thalapahar village, three kilometers north of Banakati, this temple is ancient. Located at a height of fifteen meters above the village, this temple is lodged in the list of tourism department and four rooms have also been made by the government for the tourist stay here.

(10) - Lodhva Baba Shiva Temple: -

A huge fair is held on Shivratri on this temple located in the Bardokhar market of Bhanpur tehsil.

(11) - Kanar Temple: -

Located in the side of the Basti sugar mill, this Shiva temple is also famous in the oldest temples.

(12) - Temple of Samay Mata: -

This temple is located on Bhanpur tehsil 1.5 km away from Sonah Marg.

(13) - Dhiroli Babu: -

Dhiroli Babu Basti is a historic village in the district. It is situated on the banks of the Ghaghra river, just 6 km away from the headquarter in the west and 4 km from the Amorhad princely state. Ghiraulibu resident Kulwant Singh, Haripal Singh, Balvir Singh, Risal Singh, Raghuvir Singh, Sukhwant Singh, Ramdin Singh were involved in the meeting called on 17th April 1858 to form a strategy to combat the British in the Ramgarh village. All of them were hanged on the Peepal tree of the British army by the British army. Ghiraulibu's revolutionaries had killed the English officer who came to inspect Navy in the Ghaghra river, but he left his wife, as soon as the notification was received, the Collector of Gorakhpur ordered to burn the whole village and seize the land. Even today, there are descendants of Ranjit Singh, Krishna Kumar Singh and Harpal Singh and Ramdin Singh, descendants of Kulwant Singh and Risal Singh in Dhirauli Babu.

(14)Kewari Munshahkam: This small village situated on the path of Ramjanaki, 29 kilometers from the Basti district, is located next to the Chilma market. This village is called the homeland of teachers. Which started by Shri Ramdas Chaudhary founded Bhatpurwa Inter College in 1963, and Shri Shiv Palan Chaudhary, Ram Sajivan Chaudhary, Ram Yagya Chaudhary and Triloki Nath Chaudhary delivered the auspicious work of success to the height of success.

(15)Nagar Bazar: The town, situated about eight kilometers from the district headquarters, is a small village. On the west side of the town village lies the huge lake Chandu Floor. It is famous for fishing and shooting. Apart from this, this village is also known as the birth place of Gautam Buddha. In the fourteenth century this place became the district headquarters of the Gautama kings. The ancient fort of that time can still be seen here today. Located 16 kilometers from the district headquarters. There is Chandla rhythm in the east

(16)Agona: Aguna is situated on the Ram Janaki road in the district headquarters. Aguna is the land born of the famous Hindi literary Shri Ram Chandra Shukla.

(17)Barah Chhatar:

Barah is located on the banks of the river Kuvan, about 15 km from Chhatar district headquarter in the west. This place is famous for the Barah temple mainly. Barahshetra is known as Viagrapuri in popular mythological books. Apart from this, Barah is also known as the city of Lord Shiva. This Bhadana is located on the west coast of the Qano river near the village. This sub-district comes under the Ajgava Jungle Gram Sabha.

(18)Chando Tal: Chando Tal is located eight kilometers from the district headquarters. It is believed that in ancient times this place was known as Chandra Nagar. After some time this place naturally turned into a lake and this place was known as Chando Tal. This lake is five kilometers long and four kilometers wide. It is believed that the fishermen and some others received ornaments and historical relics of ancient times from the place surrounding this lake. Apart from this, many species of national and international birds can also be seen in this lake. These tales have reached the Samara Cheengan village in the market from the market.

(19)Pakari Bhikhi: This village is a group of Garg castes, from which five villages emerged - Pakrari Bhikhi, Jinwa, Bansepar, Pakachu, Aama. The name of Pakri Bhikhi is a part of the name of Bhikhi Baba. Basti is located 15 kilometers from the district on the road to the Nepal border on the north in the north. The pond on one hand and the far-flung fields

(20)Mahadeva Temple: The temple of Mahadev at the bottom of a huge banyan is situated 20 km west of the Basti district on the banks of the Kuwano river. A huge fair is held every year on the holy festival of Shivaratri. On this day, many people visit Mahadev with their fondness. The history of this temple is very old. It is a legend that Devarabababa Baba has been here for some days here.

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