Banupura - Atrauli, Aligarh

Banupura is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Banupura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banupura is 122222. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.54 hectares and falls under the 202131 pincode. Atrauli is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Banupura

As per Census 2011, Banupura village has a total population of 2,063 people, consisting of 1,047 males and 1,016 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,226 literate and 837 illiterate residents. Additionally, 650 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0631,0471,016
Child Population (0–6 yrs)383199184
Scheduled Castes (SC)650326324
Literate Population1,226722504
Illiterate Population837325512

Nearby Villages of Banupura

Banupura 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)
BarhaulNorth-West1.22 km
SiddhaSouth-West1.31 km
BarhaipuraSouth-East1.67 km
Pidhaul MahmodpurSouth1.96 km
DudhmaNorth1.97 km
BilpuraWest2.15 km
KhadavaEast2.32 km
BarhseraNorth-West2.67 km
Tandoli Jahan KhanNorth2.94 km
KakraliSouth-East3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banupura

Banupura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sunamai Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauli to Banupura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Banupura is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banupura

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

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

Health Facilities in Banupura

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

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

FAQs about Banupura

Where is Banupura located?

Banupura village is located in Atrauli Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banupura?

Banupura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Banupura?

The pincode of Banupura is 202131.

What is the population of Banupura?

Banupura has a total population of 2,063, including 1,047 males and 1,016 females.

How many households are there in Banupura?

There are 375 households in Banupura.

What is the literacy rate in Banupura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banupura is 59.43%. Male literacy is 68.96% and female literacy is 49.61%.