Bhikampur - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Bhikampur is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Ghazipur and around 32 km from Ghazipur. Bijaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikampur is 204797. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.48 hectares and falls under the 233226 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 97 km away.

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

Population of Bhikampur

As per Census 2011, Bhikampur village has a total population of 439 people, consisting of 215 males and 224 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 266 literate and 173 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population439215224
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753936
Literate Population266159107
Illiterate Population17356117

Nearby Villages of Bhikampur

Bhikampur 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)
HameerpurWest0.95 km
NasirpurNorth-West1.14 km
MalehunEast1.17 km
RaghunathpurNorth-East1.20 km
BijauraSouth1.38 km
ChauthiWest1.66 km
MahalipurNorth-West1.75 km
BhelsathNorth1.84 km
RoodrapurNorth-West1.90 km
Bhatvana Ta. TisauriNorth-East1.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhikampur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bhikampur. The nearest railway station is Pipri Dih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 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 Varanasi to Bhikampur is about 97 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Bhikampur is about 32 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 Bhikampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bhikampur

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

Where is Bhikampur located?

Bhikampur village is located in Kasimabad Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhikampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhikampur is Bijaura.

What is the pincode of Bhikampur?

The pincode of Bhikampur is 233226.

What is the population of Bhikampur?

Bhikampur has a total population of 439, including 215 males and 224 females.

How many households are there in Bhikampur?

There are 61 households in Bhikampur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhikampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhikampur is 60.59%. Male literacy is 73.95% and female literacy is 47.77%.