Balkishunpur - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Balkishunpur is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Varanasi and around 8 km from Varanasi. Navapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balkishunpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balkishunpur is 209689. The village covers a total geographical area of 18.93 hectares and falls under the 221101 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Balkishunpur

As per Census 2011, Balkishunpur village has a total population of 506 people, consisting of 259 males and 247 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 167 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Balkishunpur

Balkishunpur 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 Balkishunpur

Balkishunpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarnath, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Balkishunpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balkishunpur

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

Health Facilities in Balkishunpur

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

FAQs about Balkishunpur