Berkhet - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Berkhet is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Beerkhet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkhet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkhet is 167525. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.78 hectares and falls under the 224181 pincode. Atrauliya is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Berkhet 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 Berkhet

According to the 2011 Census, Berkhet village had a total population of 1,146 people, including 562 males and 584 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.85%, with male literacy at 81.86% and female literacy at 58.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463.

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

Nearby Villages of Berkhet

Berkhet 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 Berkhet

Berkhet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maghar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauliya to Berkhet is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Berkhet is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berkhet

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

Health Facilities in Berkhet

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

FAQs about Berkhet