Bans Gaon - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Bans Gaon is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Bans Gaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bans Gaon is 189478. The village covers a total geographical area of 1626.79 hectares and falls under the 274302 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bans Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tamkuhi raj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Deoria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bans Gaon

As per Census 2011, Bans Gaon village has a total population of 25,868 people, consisting of 13,173 males and 12,695 females. The village has 3,938 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 4,909 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10,502 literate and 15,366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,934 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 889 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bans Gaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population25,86813,17312,695
Child Population (0–6 yrs)4,9092,4812,428
Scheduled Castes (SC)4,9342,4752,459
Scheduled Tribes (ST)889442447
Literate Population10,5026,7223,780
Illiterate Population15,3666,4518,915

Nearby Villages of Bans Gaon

Bans Gaon 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)
Badahara BuzurgWest2.44 km
Padraun MadurahiSouth-West2.56 km
SikatiaSouth-East2.67 km
BaikunthpurNorth-West2.76 km
Mathia Kartar GiriWest2.86 km
DasahwaNorth-East3.01 km
Badahara KhurdWest3.05 km
DhokarahaEast3.10 km
Bishunpur Baria PattiSouth3.14 km
Asokawa KhurdSouth-East3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bans Gaon

Bans Gaon 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 Dhuri Jn, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Bans Gaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Bans Gaon is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bans Gaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bans Gaon

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

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

FAQs about Bans Gaon

Where is Bans Gaon located?

Bans Gaon village is located in Tamkuhi Raj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bans Gaon?

Bans Gaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bans Gaon?

The pincode of Bans Gaon is 274302.

What is the population of Bans Gaon?

Bans Gaon has a total population of 25,868, including 13,173 males and 12,695 females.

How many households are there in Bans Gaon?

There are 3,938 households in Bans Gaon.

What is the literacy rate in Bans Gaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bans Gaon is 40.60%. Male literacy is 51.03% and female literacy is 29.78%.