Barnai - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Barnai is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Saray serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barnai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barnai is 132832. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.51 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

As per Census 2011, Barnai village has a total population of 70 people, consisting of 40 males and 30 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 750 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 28 literate and 42 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population704030
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055
Literate Population28199
Illiterate Population422121

Nearby Villages of Barnai

Barnai 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)
SaraiSouth-East1.50 km
LauhangpurSouth-West1.82 km
BaruaNorth-East1.91 km
BaikunthpurSouth2.00 km
Nabadia OrilalNorth2.55 km
HarraipurNorth-West2.65 km
Kesarpur KalanNorth2.92 km
PitampurSouth-East2.93 km
ChaturpurEast3.02 km
TulapurNorth-East3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barnai

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Barnai. The nearest railway station is Akelahanspur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Barnai is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Barnai 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 Barnai

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

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

Health Facilities in Barnai

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

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

FAQs about Barnai

Where is Barnai located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Barnai?

The Gram Panchayat of Barnai is Saray.

What is the pincode of Barnai?

The pincode of Barnai is 242405.

What is the population of Barnai?

Barnai has a total population of 70, including 40 males and 30 females.

How many households are there in Barnai?

There are 17 households in Barnai.

What is the literacy rate in Barnai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barnai is 40.00%. Male literacy is 47.50% and female literacy is 30.00%.