Baghirua

27°08′34″N 79°06′55″E / 27.1426867°N 79.1153366999999°E / 27.1426867; 79.1153366999999Country IndiaStateUttar PradeshDistrictMainpuriTehsilBhongaonGovernment • BodyGram panchayatArea • Total7.714 km² (2.978 sq mi)Population • Total2,748 • Density360/km² (920/sq mi)Languages • OfficialHindiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PINVehicle registrationUP-84Nearest cityMainpuriLok Sabha constituencyMainpuriVidhan Sabha constituencyKishniWebsiteup.gov.in

Baghirua (Baghirūā) is a large village located in Bhogaon Tehsil of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. As of 2011, it has a population of 2,748, in 437 households. It falls under Mainpuri Lok Sabha and Kishni Vidhan Sabha constituency.^[2]

Demographics

As of 2011, Baghirua had a population of 2,748, in 437 households.^[1]: 224 This population was 54.7% male (1,503) and 45.3% female (1,245). The 0-6 age group numbered 381 (203 male and 178 female), or 13.9% of the total population. 114 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 4.1% of the total.^{[3]: 154–5}

The 1981 census recorded Baghirua as having a population of 1,752 people, in 290 households.^{[4]: 176–7}

The 1961 census recorded Baghirua as comprising 9 hamlets, with a total population of 1,396 people (737 male and 659 female), in 257 households and 185 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 1,732 acres.^[5]: cvi

Gender Ratio

There are 828 females per 1000 males in Baghirua, lower than the Uttar Pradesh state average of 912.^[6]

Average Literacy

Baghirua has a higher overall literacy rate of 80.35% compared to 67.68% of Uttar Pradesh. Male literacy stands at 89.77% and the female literacy rate is 68.88%.^[6]

Administration

As per the Constitution of India and Panchyati Raj Act, Baghirua village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village). Baghirua was one among the "Lohiya Gram"^[7] villages listed for development under Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Integrated Village Development Scheme taken up by Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.^[8]

Infrastructure

As of 2011, Baghirua had 1 primary school and 1 veterinary hospital but no healthcare facilities for humans. Drinking water was provided by tap, well, and hand pump; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office and public library, as well as at least some access to electricity for all purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.^{[1]: 224–9}

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