Banchaura - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Banchaura is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Lohti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banchaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banchaura is 176004. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.48 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Banchaura

As per Census 2011, Banchaura village has a total population of 532 people, consisting of 255 males and 277 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 285 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banchaura

Banchaura 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 Banchaura

Banchaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahadev Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Banchaura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Banchaura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banchaura

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

Health Facilities in Banchaura

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

FAQs about Banchaura