Bhakari - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Bhakari is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from Jasrana and around 29 km from Firozabad. Bhakari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhakari is 125792. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.81 hectares and falls under the 283151 pincode. Shikohabad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bhakari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jasrana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Firozabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhakari

As per Census 2011, Bhakari village has a total population of 1,776 people, consisting of 948 males and 828 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,058 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,776948828
Child Population (0–6 yrs)329171158
Scheduled Castes (SC)405210195
Literate Population1,058645413
Illiterate Population718303415

Nearby Villages of Bhakari

Bhakari 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)
JalalpurSouth-West0.84 km
TikriEast1.38 km
NandpurSouth-West1.73 km
ItoliNorth-West1.80 km
KalahriEast2.21 km
LakhooaNorth-East2.29 km
KodriNorth2.44 km
KachmaiSouth2.44 km
SyomaiSouth-East2.61 km
NaglakeshoSouth-West2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhakari

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhakari. The nearest railway station is Makkhanpur, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikohabad to Bhakari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Bhakari is about 29 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 Bhakari

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhakari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhakari

Where is Bhakari located?

Bhakari village is located in Shikohabad Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhakari?

Bhakari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhakari?

The pincode of Bhakari is 283151.

What is the population of Bhakari?

Bhakari has a total population of 1,776, including 948 males and 828 females.

How many households are there in Bhakari?

There are 259 households in Bhakari.

What is the literacy rate in Bhakari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhakari is 59.57%. Male literacy is 68.04% and female literacy is 49.88%.