Barhow - Mehdawal, Sant Kabir Nagar

Barhow is a village situated in the Mehdawal tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehdawal and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Harpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhow village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhow is 182258. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.22 hectares and falls under the 272271 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Barhow village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barhow

As per Census 2011, Barhow village has a total population of 57 people, consisting of 28 males and 29 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8 literate and 49 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhow

Barhow 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 Barhow

Barhow is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahawan Khor Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Barhow is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Barhow 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 Barhow

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

Health Facilities in Barhow

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

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