Barainia - Mehdawal, Sant Kabir Nagar

Barainia is a village situated in the Mehdawal tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehdawal and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Barainia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barainia is 182081. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.86 hectares and falls under the 272154 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Barainia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barainia

As per Census 2011, Barainia village has a total population of 1,215 people, consisting of 564 males and 651 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 1,154 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 672 literate and 543 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,215564651
Child Population (0–6 yrs)229107122
Scheduled Castes (SC)238124114
Literate Population672367305
Illiterate Population543197346

Nearby Villages of Barainia

Barainia 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)
MahuwaWest1.08 km
GatukhorEast1.09 km
GothwaSouth-West1.23 km
Chan ChauraSouth1.32 km
Bargadwa KalanEast1.34 km
KeshopurSouth1.73 km
JiginaNorth-West1.80 km
BabhniWest2.09 km
Kathk PurwaWest2.10 km
PadiaNorth-West2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barainia

Barainia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Orwara, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Barainia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Barainia is about 36 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 Barainia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Barainia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Barainia

Where is Barainia located?

Barainia village is located in Mehdawal Tehsil, Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barainia?

Barainia is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barainia?

The pincode of Barainia is 272154.

What is the population of Barainia?

Barainia has a total population of 1,215, including 564 males and 651 females.

How many households are there in Barainia?

There are 173 households in Barainia.

What is the literacy rate in Barainia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barainia is 55.31%. Male literacy is 65.07% and female literacy is 46.85%.