Nakhi - Nanpara, Bahraich

Nakhi is a village situated in the Nanpara tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanpara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bahraich. Nakahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakhi is 171515. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.68 hectares and falls under the 271830 pincode. Nanpara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Nakhi

As per Census 2011, Nakhi village has a total population of 1,505 people, consisting of 810 males and 695 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 665 literate and 840 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,505810695
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251127124
Scheduled Castes (SC)532
Literate Population665413252
Illiterate Population840397443

Nearby Villages of Nakhi

Nakhi 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)
NakhaSouth-West1.28 km
BahorikapurNorth1.62 km
KotwaNorth-East1.97 km
BardahaSouth-West2.53 km
BasantapurWest2.93 km
Alinagar KalanSouth3.05 km
Khaira KalanNorth3.40 km
ChandelaSouth-East3.53 km
LaukihaSouth-West3.74 km
SohbatiyaNorth-West4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nakhi

Nakhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nanpara Junction, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanpara to Nakhi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Nakhi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakhi

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

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

Health Facilities in Nakhi

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

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

FAQs about Nakhi

Where is Nakhi located?

Nakhi village is located in Nanpara Tehsil, Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nakhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Nakhi is Nakahi.

What is the pincode of Nakhi?

The pincode of Nakhi is 271830.

What is the population of Nakhi?

Nakhi has a total population of 1,505, including 810 males and 695 females.

How many households are there in Nakhi?

There are 275 households in Nakhi.

What is the literacy rate in Nakhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakhi is 44.19%. Male literacy is 50.99% and female literacy is 36.26%.