Bhakhri - Dhanarua, Patna

Bhakhri is a village situated in the Dhanarua subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanarua and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Deodaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhakhri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhakhri is 245967. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 804451 pincode. Masaurhi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhakhri

According to the 2011 Census, Bhakhri village had a total population of 2,987 people, including 1,546 males and 1,441 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.37%, with male literacy at 74.00% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 542.

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 Population2,9871,5461,441
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553292261
Scheduled Castes (SC)542278264
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,518928590
Illiterate Population1,469618851

Nearby Villages of Bhakhri

Bhakhri 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)
JalalpurSouth1.21 km
AbdharaEast1.33 km
NadpuraWest1.37 km
PabheriSouth-East1.69 km
SheodahaNorth-East1.73 km
DeodahaNorth1.77 km
PachhattarNorth-East1.87 km
JagirdariWest2.04 km
DhanruwaSouth-West2.14 km
Maya BighaSouth2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhakhri

Bhakhri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nema Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masaurhi to Bhakhri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Bhakhri is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhakhri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhakhri

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

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

FAQs about Bhakhri

Where is Bhakhri located?

Bhakhri village is located in Dhanarua Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhakhri?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhakhri is Deodaha.

What is the pincode of Bhakhri?

The pincode of Bhakhri is 804451.

What is the population of Bhakhri?

Bhakhri had a total population of 2,987, including 1,546 males and 1,441 females.

How many households are there in Bhakhri?

Bhakhri had 500 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhakhri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhakhri was 62.37%. Male literacy was 74.00% and female literacy was 50.00%.