Babhana - Khajni, Gorakhpur
Babhana is a village situated in the Khajni tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajni and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Natani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babhana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Babhana is 186788. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.42 hectares and falls under the 273213 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Babhana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khajni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Babhana
According to the 2011 Census, Babhana village had a total population of 510 people, including 256 males and 254 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.16%, with male literacy at 84.43% and female literacy at 54.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 510 | 256 | 254 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 82 | 44 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 136 | 70 | 66 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 296 | 179 | 117 |
| Illiterate Population | 214 | 77 | 137 |
Nearby Villages of Babhana
Babhana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Babhana
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Babhana is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Babhana
Where is Babhana located?
Babhana village is located in Khajni Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Babhana?
The Gram Panchayat of Babhana is Natani.
What is the pincode of Babhana?
The pincode of Babhana is 273213.
What is the population of Babhana?
Babhana had a total population of 510, including 256 males and 254 females.
How many households are there in Babhana?
Babhana had 64 households.
What is the literacy rate in Babhana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babhana was 69.16%. Male literacy was 84.43% and female literacy was 54.17%.