Naikniya - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Naikniya is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Naikniya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naikniya is 173443. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.9 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Naikniya

As per Census 2011, Naikniya village has a total population of 1,875 people, consisting of 916 males and 959 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 523 literate and 1,352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 171 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Naikniya

Naikniya 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 Naikniya

Naikniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tulsipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Naikniya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Naikniya is about 40 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 Naikniya

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

Health Facilities in Naikniya

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

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