Bishekha - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Bishekha is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Bishesha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishekha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishekha is 194898. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.42 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bishekha 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 Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bishekha

According to the 2011 Census, Bishekha village had a total population of 1,406 people, including 762 males and 644 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.26%, with male literacy at 84.87% and female literacy at 68.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishekha

Bishekha 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 Bishekha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bishekha. The nearest railway station is Khanja Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Bishekha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Bishekha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishekha

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

Health Facilities in Bishekha

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

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