Baijanath - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Baijanath is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Baijnath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baijanath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baijanath is 213264. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.29 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Ghorwal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baijanath village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Baijanath

According to the 2011 Census, Baijanath village had a total population of 552 people, including 281 males and 271 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.14%, with male literacy at 55.31% and female literacy at 38.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Baijanath

Baijanath 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 Baijanath

Baijanath is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghorwal to Baijanath is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Baijanath 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 Baijanath

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

Health Facilities in Baijanath

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

FAQs about Baijanath