Bijhala - Ramnagar, Bara Banki

Bijhala is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Bijhla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijhala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijhala is 164238. The village covers a total geographical area of 644.49 hectares and falls under the 225201 pincode. Rannagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bijhala 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 Ram Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bijhala

According to the 2011 Census, Bijhala village had a total population of 2,639 people, including 1,544 males and 1,095 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 709 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.55%, with male literacy at 65.31% and female literacy at 46.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6391,5441,095
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382215167
Scheduled Castes (SC)680371309
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,299868431
Illiterate Population1,340676664

Nearby Villages of Bijhala

Bijhala 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)
GondaSouth1.54 km
AshrafpurNorth1.65 km
BallopurEast2.15 km
GovaSouth-West2.24 km
Lalpur KarautaNorth-West2.55 km
MohandwaSouth2.74 km
KutalupurNorth-West2.96 km
ParbatpurNorth-East3.03 km
GovamanjharaSouth-West3.15 km
AkaunaNorth-East3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bijhala

Bijhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chowka Ghat, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Rannagar to Bijhala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Bijhala is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijhala

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

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

Health Facilities in Bijhala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bijhala

Where is Bijhala located?

Bijhala village is located in Ramnagar Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bijhala?

The Gram Panchayat of Bijhala is Bijhla.

What is the pincode of Bijhala?

The pincode of Bijhala is 225201.

What is the population of Bijhala?

Bijhala had a total population of 2,639, including 1,544 males and 1,095 females.

How many households are there in Bijhala?

Bijhala had 556 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bijhala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijhala was 57.55%. Male literacy was 65.31% and female literacy was 46.44%.