Biherka - Maudaha, Hamirpur

Biherka is a village situated in the Maudaha tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maudaha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Biherka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biherka is 154204. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.44 hectares and falls under the 210507 pincode. Hamirpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Biherka

According to the 2011 Census, Biherka village had a total population of 2,167 people, including 1,177 males and 990 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.06%, with male literacy at 87.35% and female literacy at 71.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 658.

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

Nearby Villages of Biherka

Biherka 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 Biherka

Biherka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akora, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hamirpur to Biherka is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Biherka is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biherka

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

Health Facilities in Biherka

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

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