Bhonka - Colonelganj, Gonda

Bhonka is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonel Ganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Bhonka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhonka is 174911. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.5 hectares and falls under the 271126 pincode. Colonel Ganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhonka

According to the 2011 Census, Bhonka village had a total population of 5,491 people, including 2,864 males and 2,627 females, living in 821 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.18%, with male literacy at 52.23% and female literacy at 29.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhonka

Bhonka 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 Bhonka

Bhonka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maijapur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonel Ganj to Bhonka is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Bhonka is about 20 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 Bhonka

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

Health Facilities in Bhonka

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

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