Bhikhampur - Mariahu, Jaunpur
Bhikhampur is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Narainpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhampur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhampur is 202605. The village covers a total geographical area of 17.35 hectares and falls under the 222161 pincode. Mariyahu is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Bhikhampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bhikhampur
Bhikhampur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chak Kasba | West | 0.41 km |
| Narayanpur | North-West | 0.60 km |
| Kasba Mariyahu | North-East | 0.95 km |
| Chak Raviya | North-West | 1.08 km |
| Rasulpur | West | 1.10 km |
| Shivpur | South-East | 1.49 km |
| Kabir Patti | South-West | 1.52 km |
| Ranipur | South-East | 1.54 km |
| Dadara | North | 1.54 km |
| Rajapur No. 1 | North-West | 1.61 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bhikhampur
Public transport in the Bhikhampur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mariahu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariyahu to Bhikhampur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bhikhampur is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhampur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhikhampur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Bhikhampur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhikhampur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Bhikhampur
Where is Bhikhampur located?
Bhikhampur village is located in Mariahu Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bhikhampur?
The Gram Panchayat of Bhikhampur is Narainpur.
What is the pincode of Bhikhampur?
The pincode of Bhikhampur is 222161.