Banmai - Jaisinghpur, Sultanpur

Banmai is a village situated in the Jaisinghpur tehsil of Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghpur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Sultanpur. Banmaie serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banmai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banmai is 170068. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.04 hectares and falls under the 228119 pincode. Sultanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Banmai 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 Sultanpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Banmai

According to the 2011 Census, Banmai village had a total population of 2,139 people, including 1,124 males and 1,015 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.54%, with male literacy at 84.29% and female literacy at 61.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1391,1241,015
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253144109
Scheduled Castes (SC)318170148
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,387826561
Illiterate Population752298454

Nearby Villages of Banmai

Banmai 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)
Devrar BhatmaiNorth1.42 km
GadauraNorth-West1.50 km
MalwaEast1.57 km
DarjipurSouth-East1.58 km
VaidahaSouth-West1.58 km
AlahadadpurWest1.66 km
BanjariaNorth-West1.72 km
FajilpurSouth2.32 km
JvalipurSouth-West2.35 km
BasounhaWest2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banmai

Banmai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dwarkaganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sultanpur to Banmai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banmai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Banmai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Banmai

Where is Banmai located?

Banmai village is located in Jaisinghpur Tehsil, Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Banmai?

The Gram Panchayat of Banmai is Banmaie.

What is the pincode of Banmai?

The pincode of Banmai is 228119.

What is the population of Banmai?

Banmai had a total population of 2,139, including 1,124 males and 1,015 females.

How many households are there in Banmai?

Banmai had 338 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banmai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banmai was 73.54%. Male literacy was 84.29% and female literacy was 61.92%.