Visokhor - Nichlaul, Mahrajganj

Visokhor is a village situated in the Nichlaul tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nichlaul and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Vishokhor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Visokhor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Visokhor is 183996. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.11 hectares and falls under the 273304 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Visokhor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Visokhor

According to the 2011 Census, Visokhor village had a total population of 2,889 people, including 1,505 males and 1,384 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.86%, with male literacy at 76.68% and female literacy at 49.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 717, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Visokhor

Visokhor 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 Visokhor

Visokhor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gurli Ramgarhwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Visokhor is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Visokhor is about 30 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 Visokhor

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

Health Facilities in Visokhor

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

FAQs about Visokhor