Barabanki is a city in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Barabanki city is also the headquarter of Barabanki district and is located near the state capital Lucknow. The total area of Barabanki city is about 45 square kilometers. The population of Barabanki city in 2025 is estimated to be around 1,75,000 people.

The pin code of Barabanki city is 225001, which is used for postal services. The main local languages spoken in Barabanki city are Hindi, Urdu, and Awadhi. Barabanki city is important for farming, trade, and local business. Where is Barabanki city, Barabanki city area in sq km, Barabanki Pin code.

Following India’s independence in 1947, the city of Barabanki began to develop as an important city in Uttar Pradesh. The government established a District Magistrate Office and a Collectorate to manage administration, law, and development. The offices of the District Magistrate, and the Superintendent of Police, became the centers of government work in Barabanki city. Around this time, the Uttar Pradesh Government Roadways also introduced regular bus services between Lucknow and Barabanki city to better facilitate travel.

Barabanki Junction railway station also served as a major factor towards the development of the city. Barabanki Junction connected Barabanki city with other major cities, and over time became electrified and modernized, especially in early 2000s. Which enabled travel between Barabanki city and Lucknow city to be much faster and more efficient.

Barabanki city was politically renowned for its participation in many movements post-independence. In the 1970s Barabanki city was involved in the Jayaprakash Narayan movement and then engaged in several farmer and worker protests organized in Uttar Pradesh. All these movements were significant in shaping the political thought of the city. In the 1990s and 2000s the Barabanki Municipal Council improved water supply, market areas, and other civic facilities.

Barabanki city’s roads were enhanced significantly from 2010 onward. National Highway 27 and National Highway 28 served to connect Barabanki city to Lucknow and Ayodhya and further to Gorakhpur. and the Purvanchal Expressway is noteworthy; it passes through Barabanki district and connects eastern Uttar Pradesh, allowing faster travel by road.

The Barabanki–Bahraich Highway (NH 927) was also upgraded, connecting Barabanki city to Shravasti and further towards the India–Nepal border. The expressway created new entry and exit points near Barabanki city, helping local businesses and travelers.

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