Barkhara - Bisalpur, Pilibhit

Barkhara is a village situated in the Bisalpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisalpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Bhikampur Urf Pranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhara is 131804. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.26 hectares and falls under the 262201 pincode. Pilibhit is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Barkhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barkhera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barkhara

According to the 2011 Census, Barkhara village had a total population of 533 people, including 286 males and 247 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.45%, with male literacy at 90.20% and female literacy at 56.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkhara

Barkhara 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 Barkhara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barkhara. The nearest railway station is Bhopatpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pilibhit to Barkhara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Barkhara is about 34 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 Barkhara

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

Health Facilities in Barkhara

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

FAQs about Barkhara