Bakhara - Martinganjon, Azamgarh

Bakhara is a village situated in the Martinganjon tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Phulpur and around 50 km from Azamgarh. Bakhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhara is 195071. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.05 hectares and falls under the 223226 pincode. Phulpur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Bakhara

As per Census 2011, Bakhara village has a total population of 5,957 people, consisting of 3,067 males and 2,890 females. The village has 705 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,016 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,873 literate and 2,084 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,575 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,9573,0672,890
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,016527489
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,575794781
Literate Population3,8732,1061,767
Illiterate Population2,0849611,123

Nearby Villages of Bakhara

Bakhara 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)
YakoobpurEast0.79 km
HarunpurNorth-West0.99 km
ChhittepurSouth-East1.11 km
MatloobpurNorth1.16 km
SalahuddinpurWest1.50 km
KuriyanwaNorth-East1.64 km
Chak DhanchhaWest1.70 km
Chak KutubanNorth-West1.72 km
Meer Ahmad TilakNorth1.91 km
DubawanSouth-West2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bakhara

Bakhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarai Mir, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulpur to Bakhara is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Bakhara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakhara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bakhara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bakhara

Where is Bakhara located?

Bakhara village is located in Martinganjon Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bakhara?

Bakhara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bakhara?

The pincode of Bakhara is 223226.

What is the population of Bakhara?

Bakhara has a total population of 5,957, including 3,067 males and 2,890 females.

How many households are there in Bakhara?

There are 705 households in Bakhara.

What is the literacy rate in Bakhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakhara is 65.02%. Male literacy is 68.67% and female literacy is 61.14%.