Babahan - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Babahan is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from Jasrana and around 18 km from Firozabad. Babahan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babahan is 125818. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.09 hectares and falls under the 283135 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Babahan

As per Census 2011, Babahan village has a total population of 2,438 people, consisting of 1,357 males and 1,081 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 796 females per 1,000 males. There are 391 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,518 literate and 920 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4381,3571,081
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391237154
Scheduled Castes (SC)965343
Literate Population1,518949569
Illiterate Population920408512

Nearby Villages of Babahan

Babahan 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)
KalupuraNorth-East1.26 km
SanthiSouth-West1.40 km
GariashikmikhergarhWest1.54 km
BanipuraSouth1.70 km
Nagla HimmatEast2.05 km
LalaiSouth2.07 km
NaglakheyatanSouth-East2.10 km
ShirmaiNorth2.21 km
ReepuraNorth-East2.22 km
KhergarhEast2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Babahan

Babahan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Makkhanpur, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Babahan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Babahan is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babahan

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

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

Health Facilities in Babahan

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

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

FAQs about Babahan

Where is Babahan located?

Babahan village is located in Shikohabad Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Babahan?

Babahan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Babahan?

The pincode of Babahan is 283135.

What is the population of Babahan?

Babahan has a total population of 2,438, including 1,357 males and 1,081 females.

How many households are there in Babahan?

There are 381 households in Babahan.

What is the literacy rate in Babahan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babahan is 62.26%. Male literacy is 69.93% and female literacy is 52.64%.