Banpurwa - Bansgaon, Gorakhpur

Banpurwa is a village situated in the Bansgaon tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansgaon and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Siyar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banpurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banpurwa is 186503. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.62 hectares and falls under the 273016 pincode. Basgaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Banpurwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bansgaon Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Banpurwa

According to the 2011 Census, Banpurwa village had a total population of 383 people, including 191 males and 192 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.59%, with male literacy at 85.12% and female literacy at 62.13%.

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

Nearby Villages of Banpurwa

Banpurwa 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 Banpurwa

Banpurwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chauri Chaura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basgaon to Banpurwa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Banpurwa is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banpurwa

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

Health Facilities in Banpurwa

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

FAQs about Banpurwa