Bilrakh - Rath, Hamirpur

Bilrakh is a village situated in the Rath tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rath and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Bilrakh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilrakh is 153913. The village covers a total geographical area of 419 hectares and falls under the 210431 pincode. Rath is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bilrakh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bilrakh

According to the 2011 Census, Bilrakh village had a total population of 2,140 people, including 1,176 males and 964 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.18%, with male literacy at 75.15% and female literacy at 46.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 563.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1401,176964
Child Population (0–6 yrs)289150139
Scheduled Castes (SC)563318245
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,151771380
Illiterate Population989405584

Nearby Villages of Bilrakh

Bilrakh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
IkthoraNorth1.62 km
BaselaSouth1.82 km
BiharNorth-East1.86 km
BarelWest2.27 km
Muskura KhurdSouth-West2.37 km
SaidpurEast2.49 km
PaharigarhiSouth-East2.57 km
DihaNorth-East2.63 km
KulhendaSouth-West2.99 km
Itora RathNorth3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bilrakh

Bilrakh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghutai, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rath to Bilrakh is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Bilrakh is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilrakh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bilrakh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bilrakh

Where is Bilrakh located?

Bilrakh village is located in Rath Tehsil, Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bilrakh?

Bilrakh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bilrakh?

The pincode of Bilrakh is 210431.

What is the population of Bilrakh?

Bilrakh had a total population of 2,140, including 1,176 males and 964 females.

How many households are there in Bilrakh?

Bilrakh had 417 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bilrakh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bilrakh was 62.18%. Male literacy was 75.15% and female literacy was 46.06%.