Gajhera - Bisalpur, Pilibhit

Gajhera is a village situated in the Bisalpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisalpur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Gajhera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajhera is 131783. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.09 hectares and falls under the 262202 pincode. Pilibhit is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gajhera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gajhera

As per Census 2011, Gajhera village has a total population of 1,752 people, consisting of 917 males and 835 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 944 literate and 808 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,752917835
Child Population (0–6 yrs)302156146
Scheduled Castes (SC)904842
Literate Population944584360
Illiterate Population808333475

Nearby Villages of Gajhera

Gajhera 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)
SondhiaNorth1.09 km
GajheriEast1.22 km
Barkhera YasinWest1.41 km
ChandpuraSouth-West1.43 km
Nagra FizaNorth-East1.94 km
BenipurSouth-East2.02 km
SondhaNorth2.04 km
Purainia RamgulamNorth-West2.22 km
LonehaWest2.39 km
Gularia RadheyEast2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gajhera

Gajhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhopatpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pilibhit to Gajhera is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Gajhera is about 36 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 Gajhera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gajhera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gajhera

Where is Gajhera located?

Gajhera village is located in Bisalpur Tehsil, Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gajhera?

Gajhera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gajhera?

The pincode of Gajhera is 262202.

What is the population of Gajhera?

Gajhera has a total population of 1,752, including 917 males and 835 females.

How many households are there in Gajhera?

There are 280 households in Gajhera.

What is the literacy rate in Gajhera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gajhera is 53.88%. Male literacy is 63.69% and female literacy is 43.11%.