Bai Kuan - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Bai Kuan is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Kataul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bai Kuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bai Kuan is 133275. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.08 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bai Kuan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bai Kuan

As per Census 2011, Bai Kuan village has a total population of 767 people, consisting of 394 males and 373 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 316 literate and 451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bai Kuan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population767394373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1619467
Scheduled Castes (SC)502723
Literate Population316175141
Illiterate Population451219232

Nearby Villages of Bai Kuan

Bai Kuan 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)
DiwaliNorth-East0.96 km
LakhrauSouth-West1.05 km
AlhadadpurWest1.21 km
KataulSouth1.58 km
Koraun KuinyanNorth-West1.87 km
ChaandaSouth-East1.91 km
Mahua PathakNorth2.01 km
DugraunchiNorth-East2.15 km
GandharpurWest2.23 km
BaletuNorth-West2.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bai Kuan

Public transport in the Bai Kuan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhakia Tiwari, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Shahjahanpur to Bai Kuan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Bai Kuan is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bai Kuan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bai Kuan

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

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

FAQs about Bai Kuan

Where is Bai Kuan located?

Bai Kuan village is located in Powayan Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bai Kuan?

The Gram Panchayat of Bai Kuan is Kataul.

What is the pincode of Bai Kuan?

The pincode of Bai Kuan is 242401.

What is the population of Bai Kuan?

Bai Kuan has a total population of 767, including 394 males and 373 females.

How many households are there in Bai Kuan?

There are 132 households in Bai Kuan.

What is the literacy rate in Bai Kuan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bai Kuan is 41.20%. Male literacy is 44.42% and female literacy is 37.80%.