Bhitiha - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Bhitiha is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Bhittia Shyam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitiha is 132728. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.03 hectares and falls under the 242407 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Bhitiha 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 Bhitiha

As per Census 2011, Bhitiha village has a total population of 1,282 people, consisting of 676 males and 606 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 736 literate and 546 illiterate residents. Additionally, 612 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,282676606
Child Population (0–6 yrs)220113107
Scheduled Castes (SC)612324288
Literate Population736437299
Illiterate Population546239307

Nearby Villages of Bhitiha

Bhitiha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Shyam PattiNorth-East0.97 km
Dhaka GhanshyamSouth-East1.17 km
KadherchauraNorth-West1.17 km
UdhavpurSouth1.33 km
Nawabpur PukkhiNorth1.45 km
Khakhra BuzurgEast1.59 km
BhagwantapurWest1.63 km
AzmatpurNorth-East2.08 km
SubhanpurNorth2.20 km
Birhana BuzurgSouth-West2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhitiha

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Bhitiha. The nearest railway station is Zindpura, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Bhitiha is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhitiha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhitiha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhitiha

Where is Bhitiha located?

Bhitiha village is located in Powayan Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhitiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhitiha is Bhittia Shyam.

What is the pincode of Bhitiha?

The pincode of Bhitiha is 242407.

What is the population of Bhitiha?

Bhitiha has a total population of 1,282, including 676 males and 606 females.

How many households are there in Bhitiha?

There are 205 households in Bhitiha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhitiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhitiha is 57.41%. Male literacy is 64.64% and female literacy is 49.34%.