Bhakhra - Masaurhi, Patna

Bhakhra is a village situated in the Masaurhi subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masaurhi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Nura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhakhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhakhra is 245854. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 804452 pincode. Masauri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bhakhra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhakhra village had a total population of 2,426 people, including 1,256 males and 1,170 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.40%, with male literacy at 71.75% and female literacy at 52.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,283.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhakhra

Bhakhra 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 Bhakhra

Bhakhra 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 Taregna, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masauri to Bhakhra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Bhakhra is about 38 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 Bhakhra

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

Health Facilities in Bhakhra

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

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