Puhpi - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Puhpi is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Bikapur and around 23 km from Faizabad. Puhunpi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puhpi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puhpi is 166626. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.99 hectares and falls under the 224204 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Puhpi 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 Bikapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Faizabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Puhpi

According to the 2011 Census, Puhpi village had a total population of 1,665 people, including 800 males and 865 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.59%, with male literacy at 76.29% and female literacy at 51.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Puhpi

Puhpi 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 Puhpi

Puhpi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bharatkund, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Puhpi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Puhpi is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puhpi

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

Health Facilities in Puhpi

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

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