Velwa - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Velwa is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Belwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Velwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velwa is 178016. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.68 hectares and falls under the 272192 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Velwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Itwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Velwa

According to the 2011 Census, Velwa village had a total population of 1,832 people, including 855 males and 977 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.90%, with male literacy at 75.79% and female literacy at 55.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Velwa

Velwa 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 Velwa

Velwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shohratgarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Velwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Velwa is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velwa

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

Health Facilities in Velwa

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

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