Bhikhampur - Barauli, Gopalganj

Bhikhampur is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Larauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhampur is 231068. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bhikhampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhikhampur

As per Census 2011, Bhikhampur village has a total population of 1,596 people, consisting of 773 males and 823 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 885 literate and 711 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhikhampur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhikhampur

Bhikhampur 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 Bhikhampur

Public transport in the Bhikhampur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sher, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Bhikhampur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bhikhampur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhampur

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhampur

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

FAQs about Bhikhampur