Bhikhanpura - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Bhikhanpura is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chew serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhanpura is 253196. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bhikhanpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhikhanpura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhanpura village had a total population of 1,107 people, including 587 males and 520 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.42%, with male literacy at 73.66% and female literacy at 56.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhikhanpura

Bhikhanpura 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 Bhikhanpura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhikhanpura. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Bhikhanpura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bhikhanpura is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhanpura

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhanpura

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

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