Banhapur - Gauriganj, Amethi

Banhapur is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Amethi and around 35 km from Sultanpur. Bahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banhapur is 169292. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.29 hectares and falls under the 227412 pincode. Amethi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Banhapur 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 Amethi Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Banhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Banhapur village had a total population of 978 people, including 493 males and 485 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.74%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 67.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Banhapur

Banhapur 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 Banhapur

Banhapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talakhajuri, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amethi to Banhapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Banhapur is about 35 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 Banhapur

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

Health Facilities in Banhapur

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

FAQs about Banhapur