Bhura - Kairana, Shamli

Bhura is a village situated in the Kairana tehsil of Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Kairana and around 55 km from Muzaffarnagar. Bhura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhura is 110572. The village covers a total geographical area of 988.63 hectares and falls under the 247774 pincode. Kairana is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bhura 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 Kairana Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhura village had a total population of 12,961 people, including 6,971 males and 5,990 females, living in 2,028 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.49%, with male literacy at 71.45% and female literacy at 47.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 749.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population12,9616,9715,990
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,3541,2971,057
Scheduled Castes (SC)749400349
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population6,4164,0542,362
Illiterate Population6,5452,9173,628

Nearby Villages of Bhura

Bhura 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)
CharhaoWest2.18 km
PaharmazraNorth2.26 km
Baraala KukarheriNorth-East2.72 km
GandravSouth-West2.76 km
JangheriNorth-West3.08 km
HingokheriEast3.51 km
JaganpurSouth-East3.84 km
MalakpurSouth-West3.84 km
Daoheri KhurdNorth-West4.46 km
GogawanNorth-East4.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhura

Bhura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gujran Balwa, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kairana to Bhura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarnagar to Bhura is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhura

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

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

FAQs about Bhura

Where is Bhura located?

Bhura village is located in Kairana Tehsil, Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhura?

Bhura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhura?

The pincode of Bhura is 247774.

What is the population of Bhura?

Bhura had a total population of 12,961, including 6,971 males and 5,990 females.

How many households are there in Bhura?

Bhura had 2,028 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhura was 60.49%. Male literacy was 71.45% and female literacy was 47.88%.