Bunchi - Meerganj, Bareilly

Bunchi is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Bunchi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bunchi is 129532. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.43 hectares and falls under the 243505 pincode. Shishgarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Bunchi 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 Meerganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bareilly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bunchi

According to the 2011 Census, Bunchi village had a total population of 3,165 people, including 1,684 males and 1,481 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.47%, with male literacy at 55.90% and female literacy at 31.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322.

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

Nearby Villages of Bunchi

Bunchi 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 Bunchi

Bunchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Milak, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shishgarh to Bunchi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Bunchi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bunchi

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

Health Facilities in Bunchi

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

FAQs about Bunchi