Bani - Unnao

Bani is a village situated in the Unnao tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Unnao, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bani is 142175. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.16 hectares and falls under the 209862 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bani 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 Unnao Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bani

According to the 2011 Census, Bani village had a total population of 2,190 people, including 1,148 males and 1,042 females, living in 605 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.25%, with male literacy at 55.48% and female literacy at 39.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 959.

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 Population2,1901,1481,042
Child Population (0–6 yrs)329153176
Scheduled Castes (SC)959508451
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population898552346
Illiterate Population1,292596696

Nearby Villages of Bani

Bani 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)
PindokhaSouth0.77 km
MustafapurWest0.91 km
PipriWest1.62 km
HafeezabadNorth2.15 km
Dewara KalaSouth-East2.19 km
ManbhaunaSouth-West2.19 km
Arzhora MauNorth-West2.31 km
Shankarpur SaraiWest2.76 km
PaharipurSouth-West2.85 km
ChilaulaNorth-East3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bani

Bani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Magarwara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Bani is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Unnao to Bani is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bani

Where is Bani located?

Bani village is located in Unnao Tehsil, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bani?

Bani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bani?

The pincode of Bani is 209862.

What is the population of Bani?

Bani had a total population of 2,190, including 1,148 males and 1,042 females.

How many households are there in Bani?

Bani had 605 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bani was 48.25%. Male literacy was 55.48% and female literacy was 39.95%.