Bhikhampur - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Bhikhampur is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Badai Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhampur is 132848. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.04 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhikhampur 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 Bhikhampur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhampur village had a total population of 496 people, including 258 males and 238 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.83%, with male literacy at 45.29% and female literacy at 23.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhampur

Bhikhampur 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 Bhikhampur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhikhampur. The nearest railway station is Akelahanspur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Bhikhampur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Bhikhampur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhampur

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhampur

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

FAQs about Bhikhampur