Balakmau - Sirathu, Kaushambi

Balakmau is a village situated in the Sirathu tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirathu and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Manjhanpur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balakmau is 160105. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.18 hectares and falls under the 212201 pincode. Manjhanpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Balakmau is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Sirathu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaushambi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balakmau

According to the 2011 Census, Balakmau village had a total population of 3,800 people, including 2,055 males and 1,745 females, living in 649 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.59%, with male literacy at 69.88% and female literacy at 42.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,302.

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

Nearby Villages of Balakmau

Balakmau 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 Balakmau

The nearest railway station is Bidanpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjhanpur to Balakmau is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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