Shiv - Baberu, Banda

Shiv is a village situated in the Baberu tehsil of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baberu and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Banda. Shiv village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiv is 155067. The village covers a total geographical area of 1045.17 hectares and falls under the 210121 pincode. Bisanda is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Shiv 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 Baberu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shiv

According to the 2011 Census, Shiv village had a total population of 4,603 people, including 2,469 males and 2,134 females, living in 829 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.04%, with male literacy at 77.54% and female literacy at 48.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,201.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiv

Shiv 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 Shiv

Shiv is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurhand, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bisanda to Shiv is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banda to Shiv is about 38 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 Shiv

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

Health Facilities in Shiv

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

FAQs about Shiv