Banhari - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Banhari is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Banhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banhari is 150643. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.48 hectares and falls under the 209206 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Banhari

As per Census 2011, Banhari village has a total population of 1,314 people, consisting of 663 males and 651 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 890 literate and 424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,314663651
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1637291
Scheduled Castes (SC)1317160
Literate Population890520370
Illiterate Population424143281

Nearby Villages of Banhari

Banhari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GuchchupurWest1.88 km
OriyaNorth-East2.06 km
RamsariNorth-West2.30 km
ItarraEast2.49 km
MirjapurNorth2.74 km
PaltupurSouth-West3.25 km
KumhediyaNorth-East3.34 km
DewraNorth-East3.60 km
Paras Pratham KhandSouth3.82 km
BirpurNorth-West3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banhari

Banhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghatampur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Banhari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Banhari is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banhari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Banhari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Banhari

Where is Banhari located?

Banhari village is located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banhari?

Banhari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Banhari?

The pincode of Banhari is 209206.

What is the population of Banhari?

Banhari has a total population of 1,314, including 663 males and 651 females.

How many households are there in Banhari?

There are 237 households in Banhari.

What is the literacy rate in Banhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banhari is 67.73%. Male literacy is 78.43% and female literacy is 56.84%.