Bukiya - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Bukiya is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Bukia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bukiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukiya is 167460. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.19 hectares and falls under the 224129 pincode. Kichhauchha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bukiya 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 Bukiya

According to the 2011 Census, Bukiya village had a total population of 3,358 people, including 1,705 males and 1,653 females, living in 540 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.28%, with male literacy at 82.10% and female literacy at 60.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 958.

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

Nearby Villages of Bukiya

Bukiya 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 Bukiya

Bukiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kichhauchha to Bukiya is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Bukiya is about 32 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 Bukiya

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

Health Facilities in Bukiya

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

FAQs about Bukiya