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Baghirua
Village
Baghirua is located in Uttar Pradesh
Baghirua
Baghirua
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Baghirua is located in India
Baghirua
Baghirua
Baghirua (India)
Coordinates: 27°08′34″N 79°06′55″E / 27.1426867°N 79.1153366999999°E / 27.1426867; 79.1153366999999
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictMainpuri
TehsilBhongaon
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Area
 • Total7.714 km2 (2.978 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total2,748
 • Density360/km2 (920/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
205120
Vehicle registrationUP-84
Nearest cityMainpuri
Lok Sabha constituencyMainpuri
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKishni
Websiteup.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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Average Literacy[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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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