Bighepur - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Bighepur is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Bighepur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bighepur is 121522. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.64 hectares and falls under the 203141 pincode. Khurja is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bighepur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bighepur

As per Census 2011, Bighepur village has a total population of 1,512 people, consisting of 835 males and 677 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 810 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 955 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 734 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,512835677
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21212686
Scheduled Castes (SC)734421313
Literate Population955596359
Illiterate Population557239318

Nearby Villages of Bighepur

Bighepur 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)
Bichhat SujanpurNorth1.49 km
Sanaita SafipurSouth-East1.80 km
Hasanpur LadkiSouth-West2.09 km
AkhtyarpurNorth-East2.25 km
Inayatpur Urf MadhupuraEast2.28 km
BhagawanpurWest2.30 km
Mohammadpur Mazra BichhatNorth-East2.41 km
KhandupuraWest2.80 km
DastooraNorth-West2.83 km
BhadauraNorth-East3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bighepur

Bighepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangraul, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurja to Bighepur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Bighepur is about 28 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 Bighepur

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

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

Health Facilities in Bighepur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bighepur

Where is Bighepur located?

Bighepur village is located in Khurja Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bighepur?

Bighepur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bighepur?

The pincode of Bighepur is 203141.

What is the population of Bighepur?

Bighepur has a total population of 1,512, including 835 males and 677 females.

How many households are there in Bighepur?

There are 258 households in Bighepur.

What is the literacy rate in Bighepur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bighepur is 63.16%. Male literacy is 71.38% and female literacy is 53.03%.