Vihana - Rajatalab, Varanasi

Vihana is a village situated in the Rajatalab tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Varanasi and around 38 km from Varanasi. Bihada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vihana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vihana is 209177. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.05 hectares and falls under the 221313 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Vihana

According to the 2011 Census, Vihana village had a total population of 5,413 people, including 2,819 males and 2,594 females, living in 709 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.15%, with male literacy at 76.59% and female literacy at 48.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,776.

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

Nearby Villages of Vihana

Vihana 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 Vihana

Vihana 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 Kachhwa Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Vihana is about 38 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 Vihana

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

Health Facilities in Vihana

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

FAQs about Vihana