Bekawal - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Bekawal is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Vimawal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bekawal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bekawal is 167429. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.51 hectares and falls under the 224181 pincode. Ashrafpur Kichhauchha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bekawal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bekawal

According to the 2011 Census, Bekawal village had a total population of 1,872 people, including 940 males and 932 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.52%, with male literacy at 85.21% and female literacy at 67.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 525.

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

Nearby Villages of Bekawal

Bekawal 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 Bekawal

Bekawal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashrafpur Kichhauchha to Bekawal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Bekawal is about 43 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 Bekawal

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

Health Facilities in Bekawal

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

FAQs about Bekawal