Baherwa - Chunar, Mirzapur

Baherwa is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Bahera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baherwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baherwa is 212921. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.81 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Chunar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Baherwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baherwa

According to the 2011 Census, Baherwa village had a total population of 1,248 people, including 657 males and 591 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.67%, with male literacy at 77.42% and female literacy at 48.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 432.

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

Nearby Villages of Baherwa

Baherwa 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 Baherwa

Baherwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saktesgarh, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunar to Baherwa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Baherwa is about 44 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 Baherwa

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

Health Facilities in Baherwa

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

FAQs about Baherwa