Bhikharipur - Mankapur, Gonda

Bhikharipur is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Sohila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikharipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikharipur is 175813. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.88 hectares and falls under the 271305 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Bhikharipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikharipur village had a total population of 532 people, including 282 males and 250 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.63%, with male literacy at 73.97% and female literacy at 64.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikharipur

Bhikharipur 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 Bhikharipur

Bhikharipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maskanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Bhikharipur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikharipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhikharipur

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

FAQs about Bhikharipur