Bhitaura - Mankapur, Gonda

Bhitaura is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Bhitaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitaura is 175609. The village covers a total geographical area of 774.13 hectares and falls under the 271302 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bhitaura 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 Mankapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhitaura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhitaura village had a total population of 7,917 people, including 4,052 males and 3,865 females, living in 1,345 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.38%, with male literacy at 79.06% and female literacy at 55.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhitaura

Bhitaura 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 Bhitaura

Bhitaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mankapur Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Bhitaura is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Bhitaura is about 30 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 Bhitaura

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

Health Facilities in Bhitaura

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

FAQs about Bhitaura