Babra - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Babra is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Babra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babra is 133340. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.27 hectares and falls under the 242001 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Babra 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 Tilhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Babra

According to the 2011 Census, Babra village had a total population of 1,074 people, including 567 males and 507 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.40%, with male literacy at 77.80% and female literacy at 53.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Babra

Babra 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 Babra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Babra. The nearest railway station is Bartara, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Babra is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babra

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

Health Facilities in Babra

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

FAQs about Babra