Banuras - Colonelganj, Gonda

Banuras is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Pairouri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banuras village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banuras is 174952. The village covers a total geographical area of 13.52 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Banuras

As per Census 2011, Banuras village has a total population of 781 people, consisting of 390 males and 391 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 385 literate and 396 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banuras

Banuras 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 Banuras

Public transport in the Banuras is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasturi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Banuras is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Banuras is about 35 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 Banuras

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

Health Facilities in Banuras

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

FAQs about Banuras