Bhikhar - Maitha, Kanpur Dehat

Bhikhar is a village situated in the Maitha tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Akbarpur and around 31 km from Ramabayi Nagar. Bhikhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhar is 149261. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.21 hectares and falls under the 209307 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bhikhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akbarpur - raniya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhikhar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhar village had a total population of 1,697 people, including 906 males and 791 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.71%, with male literacy at 88.82% and female literacy at 73.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 560.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhar

Bhikhar 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 Bhikhar

Bhikhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhaupur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Bhikhar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ramabayi Nagar to Bhikhar 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 Bhikhar

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhar

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

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