Pokhar Bhitwa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Pokhar Bhitwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Pokhar Bhitwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhar Bhitwa is 173694. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.77 hectares and falls under the 271208 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pokhar Bhitwa

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhar Bhitwa village had a total population of 1,390 people, including 696 males and 694 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.26%, with male literacy at 68.31% and female literacy at 37.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhar Bhitwa

Pokhar Bhitwa 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 Pokhar Bhitwa

Pokhar Bhitwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pachperwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Pokhar Bhitwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Pokhar Bhitwa is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokhar Bhitwa

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

Health Facilities in Pokhar Bhitwa

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

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