Barharu Bijla - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Barharu Bijla is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Badharu Bijla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barharu Bijla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barharu Bijla is 132998. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.66 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Barharu Bijla

According to the 2011 Census, Barharu Bijla village had a total population of 1,051 people, including 572 males and 479 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 837 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.74%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 50.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Barharu Bijla

Barharu Bijla 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 Barharu Bijla

Barharu Bijla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nigohi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Barharu Bijla is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Barharu Bijla is about 36 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 Barharu Bijla

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

Health Facilities in Barharu Bijla

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

FAQs about Barharu Bijla