Barwatpur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Barwatpur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Barwatpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwatpur is 174850. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.58 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Barwatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Barwatpur village had a total population of 2,370 people, including 1,162 males and 1,208 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.24%, with male literacy at 59.12% and female literacy at 36.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwatpur

Barwatpur 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 Barwatpur

Barwatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Colonelganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Barwatpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Barwatpur is about 36 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 Barwatpur

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

Health Facilities in Barwatpur

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

FAQs about Barwatpur