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

As per Census 2011, Bansgaon village has a total population of 2,413 people, consisting of 1,244 males and 1,169 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 360 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,477 literate and 936 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4131,2441,169
Child Population (0–6 yrs)360189171
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,176591585
Literate Population1,477895582
Illiterate Population936349587

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kasba PahalwanpurSouth-East1.10 km
DeoraipurEast1.24 km
SaraitilochanWest1.30 km
BhadavarNorth1.68 km
Chak DudhawriNorth1.72 km
FaridpurNorth-West1.75 km
PithaupurSouth1.77 km
Burhanpur Urf JameerpurSouth-East1.89 km
Hol Pur RastiSouth-West1.92 km
LakhansipurNorth-West1.99 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Bansgaon

Where is Bansgaon located?

Bansgaon village is located in Mehnagar Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bansgaon?

Bansgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bansgaon?

The pincode of Bansgaon is 276126.

What is the population of Bansgaon?

Bansgaon has a total population of 2,413, including 1,244 males and 1,169 females.

How many households are there in Bansgaon?

There are 367 households in Bansgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Bansgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bansgaon is 61.21%. Male literacy is 71.95% and female literacy is 49.79%.