Bhikhapur - Faizabad, Ayodhya

Bhikhapur is a village situated in the Faizabad tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Faizabad and around 5 km from Faizabad.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhapur is 166364. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 224001 pincode. Faizabad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhikhapur is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Ayodhya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Faizabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhikhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhapur village had a total population of 2,629 people, including 1,347 males and 1,282 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 88.97% and female literacy at 73.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 382.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhapur

Bhikhapur 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 Bhikhapur

The nearest railway station is Acharya Narendra Dev Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faizabad to Bhikhapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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