Tanwa - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Tanwa is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Tandva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tanwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanwa is 164167. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.95 hectares and falls under the 225305 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Tanwa

As per Census 2011, Tanwa village has a total population of 1,158 people, consisting of 646 males and 512 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 792 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 679 illiterate residents. Additionally, 387 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,158646512
Child Population (0–6 yrs)229114115
Scheduled Castes (SC)387204183
Literate Population479324155
Illiterate Population679322357

Nearby Villages of Tanwa

Tanwa 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)
DeogawanSouth-West1.16 km
TurkauliNorth1.40 km
ShivrajpurWest1.52 km
JigniSouth1.79 km
MokalpurWest2.48 km
Sailak JalalpurNorth-East2.56 km
UtrawanSouth2.78 km
KhadeharaSouth2.80 km
PalhariSouth-West3.05 km
PalhraSouth-West3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tanwa

Tanwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tahsil Fatehpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Tanwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Tanwa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tanwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tanwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tanwa

Where is Tanwa located?

Tanwa village is located in Fatehpur Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tanwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Tanwa is Tandva.

What is the pincode of Tanwa?

The pincode of Tanwa is 225305.

What is the population of Tanwa?

Tanwa has a total population of 1,158, including 646 males and 512 females.

How many households are there in Tanwa?

There are 266 households in Tanwa.

What is the literacy rate in Tanwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tanwa is 41.36%. Male literacy is 50.15% and female literacy is 30.27%.