Baksandi - Meja, Prayagraj

Baksandi is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Meja and around 65 km from Allahabad. Baskari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baksandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baksandi is 163491. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.32 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Bharatganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Baksandi

As per Census 2011, Baksandi village has a total population of 1,157 people, consisting of 597 males and 560 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baksandi

Baksandi 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 Baksandi

Baksandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jigna, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bharatganj to Baksandi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Baksandi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baksandi

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

Health Facilities in Baksandi

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

FAQs about Baksandi