Bani - Sarojani Nagar, Lucknow

Bani is a village situated in the Sarojani Nagar tehsil of Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Lucknow and around 35 km from Lucknow. Bani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bani is 143513. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.54 hectares and falls under the 226401 pincode. Lucknow is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bani

According to the 2011 Census, Bani village had a total population of 1,741 people, including 900 males and 841 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.96%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 71.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421.

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 Population1,741900841
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19410094
Scheduled Castes (SC)421217204
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,237704533
Illiterate Population504196308

Nearby Villages of Bani

Bani 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)
Tendewa Heera KuddiSouth1.11 km
BanduwaEast1.30 km
BajeharoWest1.55 km
Sarai SahjadiNorth1.66 km
HinoraSouth-West1.84 km
Pahar PurNorth-East2.14 km
Nibahari KalyanpurNorth-West2.19 km
PatkapurSouth2.31 km
BalhaumaoSouth-East2.39 km
BarhaEast2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bani

Bani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harauni, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lucknow to Bani is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bani

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

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

Health Facilities in Bani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bani

Where is Bani located?

Bani village is located in Sarojani Nagar Tehsil, Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bani?

Bani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bani?

The pincode of Bani is 226401.

What is the population of Bani?

Bani had a total population of 1,741, including 900 males and 841 females.

How many households are there in Bani?

Bani had 318 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bani was 79.96%. Male literacy was 88.00% and female literacy was 71.35%.