Barhani - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Barhani is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Kotiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhani is 176018. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.33 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Barhani 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 Barhani

According to the 2011 Census, Barhani village had a total population of 907 people, including 474 males and 433 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.57%, with male literacy at 65.80% and female literacy at 41.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhani

Barhani 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 Barhani

Barhani 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 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Barhani is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Barhani is about 40 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 Barhani

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

Health Facilities in Barhani

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

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