Bakalpur - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Bakalpur is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikohabad and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Bakalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakalpur is 125972. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.88 hectares and falls under the 283141 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bakalpur 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 Sirsaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Firozabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bakalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bakalpur village had a total population of 2,551 people, including 1,352 males and 1,199 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.37%, with male literacy at 86.22% and female literacy at 58.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakalpur

Bakalpur 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 Bakalpur

Bakalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shikohabad Jn, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Bakalpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Bakalpur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakalpur

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

Health Facilities in Bakalpur

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

FAQs about Bakalpur