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 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 Barainiya

As per Census 2011, Barainiya village has a total population of 2,043 people, consisting of 1,078 males and 965 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 431 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 915 literate and 1,128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 250 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0431,078965
Child Population (0–6 yrs)431238193
Scheduled Castes (SC)250137113
Literate Population915579336
Illiterate Population1,128499629

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JakhauliyaNorth-East1.23 km
Nautlala SarptahaWest1.32 km
Sirasiya MisraSouth-East1.33 km
RamapurNorth-West1.45 km
Kotiya MishraSouth-West1.49 km
GulrihaSouth1.74 km
Bhatauli Tappa GhoshSouth1.80 km
JamhiriyaSouth-East2.02 km
JhinsuniyaNorth-East2.26 km
PurainaNorth2.26 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Barainiya

Where is Barainiya located?

Barainiya village is located in Shohratgarh Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barainiya?

Barainiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barainiya?

The pincode of Barainiya is 272205.

What is the population of Barainiya?

Barainiya has a total population of 2,043, including 1,078 males and 965 females.

How many households are there in Barainiya?

There are 266 households in Barainiya.

What is the literacy rate in Barainiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barainiya is 44.79%. Male literacy is 53.71% and female literacy is 34.82%.