Bhal - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Bhal is a village situated in the Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandra and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Bhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhal is 149877. The village covers a total geographical area of 1149.51 hectares and falls under the 209115 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Bhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhal

According to the 2011 Census, Bhal village had a total population of 4,496 people, including 2,406 males and 2,090 females, living in 757 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.32%, with male literacy at 84.94% and female literacy at 59.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 767.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhal

Bhal 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 Bhal

Bhal 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 Chaunrah, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Bhal is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Bhal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhal

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

Health Facilities in Bhal

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

FAQs about Bhal