Baniyani - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Baniyani 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 36 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Bela Chheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniyani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniyani is 133090. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.75 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Baniyani 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 Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baniyani

According to the 2011 Census, Baniyani village had a total population of 509 people, including 260 males and 249 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.01%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 58.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniyani

Baniyani 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 Baniyani

Baniyani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banke Ganj, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Baniyani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Baniyani 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 Baniyani

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

Health Facilities in Baniyani

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

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