Karkhera - Bisalpur, Pilibhit

Karkhera is a village situated in the Bisalpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisalpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Dhuksi Mustqil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkhera is 132035. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.69 hectares and falls under the 262202 pincode. Pilibhit is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Karkhera 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 Bisalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karkhera

According to the 2011 Census, Karkhera village had a total population of 388 people, including 208 males and 180 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.97%, with male literacy at 84.07% and female literacy at 55.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkhera

Karkhera 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 Karkhera

Karkhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bisalpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pilibhit to Karkhera is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Karkhera is about 38 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 Karkhera

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

Health Facilities in Karkhera

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

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