Barahpur - Mankapur, Gonda

Barahpur is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Khamharia Buzurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahpur is 175960. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.56 hectares and falls under the 271305 pincode. Mankapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Barahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Barahpur village had a total population of 634 people, including 327 males and 307 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.35%, with male literacy at 71.32% and female literacy at 57.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahpur

Barahpur 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 Barahpur

Barahpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mankapur to Barahpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Barahpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahpur

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

Health Facilities in Barahpur

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

FAQs about Barahpur