The presents study concerns the iron distribution in ground water in different locations of Gaur block of Basti district during the month of June- July 2017. Total 10 water samples were collected from hand pumps at different locations in and around Gaur Block. The water samples were analyzed for their physicochemical characteristics viz. pH, turbidity, chloride, total hardness, fluoride nitrate, iron and free chlorine. On comparing the results against water quality standards suggested by WHO, BIS, and ICMR. The analysis reveals that most of the parameters were found under permissible limit but some were exceeds the maximum permissible limit of WHO and other standards.