Banchauri - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Banchauri 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. Kharikaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banchauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banchauri is 176009. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.4 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Banchauri 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 Banchauri

As per Census 2011, Banchauri village has a total population of 606 people, consisting of 327 males and 279 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 259 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 98 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banchauri

Banchauri 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 Banchauri

Banchauri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahadev Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Banchauri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Banchauri 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 Banchauri

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

Health Facilities in Banchauri

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

FAQs about Banchauri