Banskhera - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Banskhera is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Banskhera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banskhera is 139046. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.23 hectares and falls under the 261301 pincode. Sidhauli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Banskhera 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 Sidhauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banskhera

According to the 2011 Census, Banskhera village had a total population of 2,578 people, including 1,393 males and 1,185 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.18%, with male literacy at 70.03% and female literacy at 46.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,331.

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

Nearby Villages of Banskhera

Banskhera 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 Banskhera

Banskhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manwa, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhauli to Banskhera is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Banskhera is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banskhera

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

Health Facilities in Banskhera

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

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