Bhikhra - Haidergarh, Bara Banki

Bhikhra is a village situated in the Haidergarh tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haidergarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Bhikhra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhra is 165609. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.17 hectares and falls under the 225124 pincode. Barabanki is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhikhra 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 Haidergarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhikhra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhra village had a total population of 2,529 people, including 1,281 males and 1,248 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.75%, with male literacy at 70.58% and female literacy at 50.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 786.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhra

Bhikhra 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 Bhikhra

Bhikhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chaubisi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barabanki to Bhikhra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Bhikhra 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 Bhikhra

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhra

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

FAQs about Bhikhra