Bhiski - Handia, Prayagraj

Bhiski is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Handia and around 34 km from Allahabad. Bheski serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhiski village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhiski is 162987. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.15 hectares and falls under the 221508 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Bhiski village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Handia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadohi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhiski

As per Census 2011, Bhiski village has a total population of 3,228 people, consisting of 1,724 males and 1,504 females. The village has 454 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 511 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,040 literate and 1,188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2281,7241,504
Child Population (0–6 yrs)511293218
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,153614539
Literate Population2,0401,279761
Illiterate Population1,188445743

Nearby Villages of Bhiski

Bhiski 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)
AnjanaNorth-West1.40 km
RaghupurSouth-West1.49 km
KusariEast1.58 km
JogapurNorth-East1.73 km
Jalalpur MardapurNorth2.00 km
Muga RawSouth-East2.14 km
Mahuwa DihaWest2.34 km
NagaSouth-West2.49 km
MardapurNorth-East2.54 km
SujoalaNorth-East2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhiski

Bhiski is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saidabad, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Bhiski is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Bhiski 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 Bhiski

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bhiski

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhiski

Where is Bhiski located?

Bhiski village is located in Handia Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhiski?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhiski is Bheski.

What is the pincode of Bhiski?

The pincode of Bhiski is 221508.

What is the population of Bhiski?

Bhiski has a total population of 3,228, including 1,724 males and 1,504 females.

How many households are there in Bhiski?

There are 454 households in Bhiski.

What is the literacy rate in Bhiski?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhiski is 63.20%. Male literacy is 74.19% and female literacy is 50.60%.