Balkhandpur - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Balkhandpur is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Aili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balkhandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balkhandpur is 148317. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.52 hectares and falls under the 206249 pincode. Bidhuna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Balkhandpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dibiyapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Etawah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balkhandpur

As per Census 2011, Balkhandpur village has a total population of 598 people, consisting of 312 males and 286 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balkhandpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population598312286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1144965
Scheduled Castes (SC)305160145
Literate Population387232155
Illiterate Population21180131

Nearby Villages of Balkhandpur

Balkhandpur 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)
SohniSouth0.81 km
AiliEast1.04 km
Karia Pur RuruNorth-West1.05 km
BaruaWest1.08 km
Purwa JhabraNorth1.14 km
BaderaharSouth-West1.36 km
BijauraNorth-West1.71 km
ChandaiaNorth-East1.71 km
Tilakpur SakheriSouth-East1.77 km
Ruru KalaNorth2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balkhandpur

Balkhandpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalda, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bidhuna to Balkhandpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Balkhandpur is about 40 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 Balkhandpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Balkhandpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Balkhandpur

Where is Balkhandpur located?

Balkhandpur village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balkhandpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Balkhandpur is Aili.

What is the pincode of Balkhandpur?

The pincode of Balkhandpur is 206249.

What is the population of Balkhandpur?

Balkhandpur has a total population of 598, including 312 males and 286 females.

How many households are there in Balkhandpur?

There are 88 households in Balkhandpur.

What is the literacy rate in Balkhandpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balkhandpur is 64.72%. Male literacy is 74.36% and female literacy is 54.20%.