Bansi is a town and a municipal board located in the Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated near the border of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and is part of the Basti Division.
Key Details about Bansi, Siddharthnagar:
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District: Siddharthnagar
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State: Uttar Pradesh
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PIN Code: 272153
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Nearest Major City: Siddharthnagar (formerly Navgarh)
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Famous For: Agriculture (mainly rice, wheat, and sugarcane), small-scale industries, and local markets.
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Connectivity: Connected by road to nearby towns like Naugarh, Khalilabad, and Basti. The nearest railway station is Bansi Paharpur Railway Station (on the Gorakhpur-Barhni line).
Places of Interest Nearby:
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Kapilvastu (Piprahwa) – Believed to be the ancient capital of the Shakya kingdom (associated with Lord Buddha).
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Shohratgarh – A historical town in Siddharthnagar.
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Naugarh – District headquarters of Siddharthnagar.
