Barainiya - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Barainiya is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Barainiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barainiya is 176294. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.86 hectares and falls under the 272205 pincode. Shohratgarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Barainiya 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 Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barainiya

According to the 2011 Census, Barainiya village had a total population of 2,043 people, including 1,078 males and 965 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.76%, with male literacy at 68.93% and female literacy at 43.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Barainiya

Barainiya 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 Barainiya

Barainiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahtha Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shohratgarh to Barainiya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Barainiya is about 39 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 Barainiya

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

Health Facilities in Barainiya

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

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