Barzi - Pindra, Varanasi

Barzi is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Barzi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barzi is 208443. The village covers a total geographical area of 641.09 hectares and falls under the 221207 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Barzi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barzi

As per Census 2011, Barzi village has a total population of 4,713 people, consisting of 2,272 males and 2,441 females. The village has 698 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 749 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,775 literate and 1,938 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barzi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,7132,2722,441
Child Population (0–6 yrs)749391358
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,244622622
Scheduled Tribes (ST)683335
Literate Population2,7751,5851,190
Illiterate Population1,9386871,251

Nearby Villages of Barzi

Barzi 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)
BachauraWest1.42 km
TetuaSouth1.73 km
Chak BaraiSouth-West1.78 km
AhiraniSouth2.04 km
ThatraWest2.12 km
NagapurSouth-East2.25 km
DebathuaNorth-West2.28 km
BikapurSouth-West2.32 km
BaraiSouth-West2.36 km
NakatiNorth-West2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barzi

Barzi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalispur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Barzi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barzi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Barzi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barzi 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Barzi

Where is Barzi located?

Barzi village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barzi?

Barzi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barzi?

The pincode of Barzi is 221207.

What is the population of Barzi?

Barzi has a total population of 4,713, including 2,272 males and 2,441 females.

How many households are there in Barzi?

There are 698 households in Barzi.

What is the literacy rate in Barzi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barzi is 58.88%. Male literacy is 69.76% and female literacy is 48.75%.