Bansgaon - Mehnagar, Azamgarh

Bansgaon is a village situated in the Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehnagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Bansgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansgaon is 195996. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.82 hectares and falls under the 276126 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bansgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bansgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bansgaon village had a total population of 2,413 people, including 1,244 males and 1,169 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.94%, with male literacy at 84.83% and female literacy at 58.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,176.

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

Nearby Villages of Bansgaon

Bansgaon 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 Bansgaon

Bansgaon 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 Jakhanian, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Bansgaon

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

FAQs about Bansgaon