Banigaon - Purwa, Unnao

Banigaon is a village situated in the Purwa tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purwa and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Banigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banigaon is 142585. The village covers a total geographical area of 753.64 hectares and falls under the 209825 pincode. Purwa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Banigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Banigaon village had a total population of 3,418 people, including 1,739 males and 1,679 females, living in 644 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.70%, with male literacy at 84.85% and female literacy at 59.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 633.

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

Nearby Villages of Banigaon

Banigaon 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 Banigaon

Banigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indemau, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purwa to Banigaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Unnao to Banigaon 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 Banigaon

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

Health Facilities in Banigaon

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

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