Bhankhanpur - Mohania, Kaimur (Bhabua)

Bhankhanpur is a village situated in the Mohania subdivision of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohania and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Bhabua. Bharkhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhankhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhankhanpur is 249316. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 821109 pincode. Bhabua is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Bhankhanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhankhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhankhanpur village had a total population of 304 people, including 157 males and 147 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.70%, with male literacy at 82.48% and female literacy at 65.18%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population304157147
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552035
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population18611373
Illiterate Population1184474

Nearby Villages of Bhankhanpur

Bhankhanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NarwatNorth-West1.14 km
KaranpuraNorth1.18 km
RaipuriaSouth-West1.26 km
DogharaWest1.34 km
BharkharSouth-East1.53 km
DewkhariaNorth-West1.55 km
TekariNorth-East1.72 km
LodiaWest1.94 km
AladahiNorth2.00 km
BhawanipurNorth-West2.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhankhanpur

Bhankhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muthani, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhabua to Bhankhanpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhankhanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhankhanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhankhanpur

Where is Bhankhanpur located?

Bhankhanpur village is located in Mohania Subdivision, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhankhanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhankhanpur is Bharkhar.

What is the pincode of Bhankhanpur?

The pincode of Bhankhanpur is 821109.

What is the population of Bhankhanpur?

Bhankhanpur had a total population of 304, including 157 males and 147 females.

How many households are there in Bhankhanpur?

Bhankhanpur had 46 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhankhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhankhanpur was 74.70%. Male literacy was 82.48% and female literacy was 65.18%.