Banikagaon - Mohammdi, Kheri

Banikagaon is a village situated in the Mohammdi tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohammdi and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Banikagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banikagaon is 135879. The village covers a total geographical area of 884.87 hectares and falls under the 242306 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Banikagaon

As per Census 2011, Banikagaon village has a total population of 5,621 people, consisting of 3,013 males and 2,608 females. The village has 991 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,009 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,508 literate and 3,113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,564 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banikagaon

Banikagaon 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 Banikagaon

Banikagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Unchaulia, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Banikagaon is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Banikagaon is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banikagaon

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

Health Facilities in Banikagaon

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

FAQs about Banikagaon