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

According to the 2011 Census, Bichhipur village had a total population of 616 people, including 329 males and 287 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.21%, with male literacy at 70.27% and female literacy at 59.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bichhipur