Banipura - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Banipura is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from Jasrana and around 8 km from Firozabad. Banipura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banipura is 125821. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.6 hectares and falls under the 283135 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Banipura 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 Banipura

As per Census 2011, Banipura village has a total population of 1,017 people, consisting of 524 males and 493 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 614 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,017524493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1578176
Scheduled Castes (SC)1597386
Literate Population614364250
Illiterate Population403160243

Nearby Villages of Banipura

Banipura 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)
LalaiEast0.98 km
SanthiNorth-West1.06 km
BabahanNorth1.70 km
Akilabad HanspurSouth-West1.90 km
GariashikmikhergarhNorth-West2.03 km
GhunpaiSouth2.05 km
NaglakheyatanEast2.11 km
JakharaSouth-East2.54 km
KalupuraNorth2.92 km
Bhikanpur MeghpurWest2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banipura

Banipura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Makkhanpur, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Banipura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Banipura is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banipura

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

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

Health Facilities in Banipura

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

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

FAQs about Banipura

Where is Banipura located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Banipura?

Banipura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Banipura?

The pincode of Banipura is 283135.

What is the population of Banipura?

Banipura has a total population of 1,017, including 524 males and 493 females.

How many households are there in Banipura?

There are 164 households in Banipura.

What is the literacy rate in Banipura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banipura is 60.37%. Male literacy is 69.47% and female literacy is 50.71%.