Bagahi - Ikauna, Shrawasti

Bagahi is a village situated in the Ikauna tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ikauna and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhinga. Bagahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagahi is 173130. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.25 hectares and falls under the 271845 pincode. Ikauna is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bagahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bagahi

As per Census 2011, Bagahi village has a total population of 1,831 people, consisting of 971 males and 860 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 326 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 630 literate and 1,201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 679 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,831971860
Child Population (0–6 yrs)326176150
Scheduled Castes (SC)679369310
Literate Population630393237
Illiterate Population1,201578623

Nearby Villages of Bagahi

Bagahi 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)
DasiyapurNorth0.75 km
Bhat Purwa KalanSouth-East1.33 km
TilakpurSouth-West1.79 km
MahdeiyaNorth2.40 km
SingahiEast2.48 km
SamdaNorth-East2.71 km
DakahiNorth-West2.78 km
PatkhauliNorth2.86 km
Khairahniya BeerpurSouth-West3.04 km
MishrauliyaSouth3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bagahi

Bagahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balrampur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ikauna to Bagahi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhinga to Bagahi is about 37 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 Bagahi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bagahi 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 Bagahi

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

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

FAQs about Bagahi

Where is Bagahi located?

Bagahi village is located in Ikauna Tehsil, Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bagahi?

Bagahi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bagahi?

The pincode of Bagahi is 271845.

What is the population of Bagahi?

Bagahi has a total population of 1,831, including 971 males and 860 females.

How many households are there in Bagahi?

There are 317 households in Bagahi.

What is the literacy rate in Bagahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagahi is 34.41%. Male literacy is 40.47% and female literacy is 27.56%.