Bhankla - Rampur Maniharan, Saharanpur

Bhankla is a village situated in the Rampur Maniharan tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rampur Maniharan** and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Bhankla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhankla is 110281. The village covers a total geographical area of 547.25 hectares and falls under the 247451 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Bhankla 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 Rampur maniharan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saharanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhankla

According to the 2011 Census, Bhankla village had a total population of 4,551 people, including 2,424 males and 2,127 females, living in 830 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.81%, with male literacy at 84.97% and female literacy at 61.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,709.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhankla

Bhankla 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 Bhankla

Public transport in the Bhankla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhankala Halt, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Bhankla is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Bhankla is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhankla

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

Health Facilities in Bhankla

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

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