Bhitaha - Bansgaon, Gorakhpur

Bhitaha is a village situated in the Bansgaon tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansgaon and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Bhitaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitaha is 186243. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.45 hectares and falls under the 273413 pincode. Bansgaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhitaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bansgaon Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhitaha

According to the 2011 Census, Bhitaha village had a total population of 1,398 people, including 751 males and 647 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.16%, with male literacy at 75.27% and female literacy at 55.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhitaha

Bhitaha 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 Bhitaha

Bhitaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sardarnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansgaon to Bhitaha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Bhitaha is about 31 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 Bhitaha

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

Health Facilities in Bhitaha

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

FAQs about Bhitaha