Bhikhampur - Chakia, Chandauli

Bhikhampur is a village situated in the Chakia tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakia and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Bhikhampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhampur is 208039. The village covers a total geographical area of 591 hectares and falls under the 232103 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bhikhampur

As per Census 2011, Bhikhampur village has a total population of 6,342 people, consisting of 3,390 males and 2,952 females. The village has 1,011 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 970 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,409 literate and 2,933 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,756 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,3423,3902,952
Child Population (0–6 yrs)970511459
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,756935821
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472522
Literate Population3,4092,0941,315
Illiterate Population2,9331,2961,637

Nearby Villages of Bhikhampur

Bhikhampur 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)
SemraurNorth-West1.35 km
ParhuharNorth-East2.11 km
KadirganjEast2.12 km
BandeviEast2.14 km
Bhikhampur KrishnarpanWest2.21 km
KharaudhaNorth-West2.44 km
Parsia KhurdNorth2.55 km
SikandarpurNorth-East2.76 km
NagrajpurNorth-West2.76 km
Rasulpur KalanEast2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhikhampur

Bhikhampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahraura Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Bhikhampur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Bhikhampur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhikhampur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhikhampur 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 Bhikhampur

Where is Bhikhampur located?

Bhikhampur village is located in Chakia Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhikhampur?

Bhikhampur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhikhampur?

The pincode of Bhikhampur is 232103.

What is the population of Bhikhampur?

Bhikhampur has a total population of 6,342, including 3,390 males and 2,952 females.

How many households are there in Bhikhampur?

There are 1,011 households in Bhikhampur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhikhampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhikhampur is 53.75%. Male literacy is 61.77% and female literacy is 44.55%.