Bhikhpur - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Bhikhpur is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Ufari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhpur is 194817. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.17 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Fulpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bhikhpur

As per Census 2011, Bhikhpur village has a total population of 716 people, consisting of 347 males and 369 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 472 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhpur

Bhikhpur 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 Bhikhpur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bhikhpur. The nearest railway station is Didarganj Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fulpur to Bhikhpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Bhikhpur 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 Bhikhpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhpur

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

FAQs about Bhikhpur