Banki - Naugarh, Siddharthnagar

Banki is a village situated in the Naugarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugarh and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Banki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 176598. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.18 hectares and falls under the 272208 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Banki 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 Kapilvastu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banki

According to the 2011 Census, Banki village had a total population of 1,051 people, including 537 males and 514 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.25%, with male literacy at 61.47% and female literacy at 42.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Banki

Banki 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 Banki

Banki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Banki is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banki

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

Health Facilities in Banki

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

FAQs about Banki