Bhikhapur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Bhikhapur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bhikhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhapur is 201255. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.17 hectares and falls under the 222202 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhikhapur 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 Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhikhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhapur village had a total population of 4,525 people, including 2,312 males and 2,213 females, living in 721 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.70%, with male literacy at 83.03% and female literacy at 55.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 959.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhapur

Bhikhapur 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 Bhikhapur

Bhikhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Bhikhapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bhikhapur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhapur

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhapur

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

FAQs about Bhikhapur