Bichhipur - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Bichhipur is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Saraiyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bichhipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichhipur is 150775. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 209206 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Bichhipur

As per Census 2011, Bichhipur village has a total population of 616 people, consisting of 329 males and 287 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bichhipur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population616329287
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673334
Scheduled Castes (SC)262136126
Literate Population358208150
Illiterate Population258121137

Nearby Villages of Bichhipur

Bichhipur 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)
MadanpurEast0.88 km
SaraiyanSouth-West1.00 km
RewnaNorth-West1.84 km
JuraiyanSouth-East2.17 km
MakhauliWest2.21 km
Rahti AimaSouth2.30 km
BehutaNorth-East2.33 km
GarhwaNorth-East2.42 km
MuiyaSouth2.77 km
Ismailpur QadimNorth2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bichhipur

Bichhipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghatampur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Bichhipur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Bichhipur is about 60 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 Bichhipur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bichhipur 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 Bichhipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bichhipur

Where is Bichhipur located?

Bichhipur village is located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bichhipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bichhipur is Saraiyan.

What is the pincode of Bichhipur?

The pincode of Bichhipur is 209206.

What is the population of Bichhipur?

Bichhipur has a total population of 616, including 329 males and 287 females.

How many households are there in Bichhipur?

There are 133 households in Bichhipur.

What is the literacy rate in Bichhipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bichhipur is 58.12%. Male literacy is 63.22% and female literacy is 52.26%.