Bhikkhanpur - Deoband, Saharanpur

Bhikkhanpur is a village situated in the Deoband tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deoband and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Paniyali Kasimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikkhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikkhanpur is 110073. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.74 hectares and falls under the 247551 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bhikkhanpur

As per Census 2011, Bhikkhanpur village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 310 males and 254 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 819 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 348 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikkhanpur

Bhikkhanpur 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 Bhikkhanpur

Bhikkhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talheri Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Bhikkhanpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Bhikkhanpur is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikkhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhikkhanpur

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

FAQs about Bhikkhanpur