Banwa - Faizabad, Ayodhya

Banwa is a village situated in the Faizabad tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Faizabad and around 35 km from Faizabad. Benva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banwa is 166557. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.08 hectares and falls under the 224161 pincode. Faizabad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Banwa

According to the 2011 Census, Banwa village had a total population of 1,336 people, including 660 males and 676 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.84%, with male literacy at 73.98% and female literacy at 56.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Banwa

Banwa 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 Banwa

Banwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ulna Bhari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faizabad to Banwa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banwa

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

Health Facilities in Banwa

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

FAQs about Banwa