Bhikharipur Masri - Ikauna, Shrawasti

Bhikharipur Masri is a village situated in the Ikauna tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ikauna and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhinga. Bhikharipur Masahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikharipur Masri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikharipur Masri is 173019. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.58 hectares and falls under the 271835 pincode. Ikauna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bhikharipur Masri 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 Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhikharipur Masri

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikharipur Masri village had a total population of 2,146 people, including 1,107 males and 1,039 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.10%, with male literacy at 58.95% and female literacy at 36.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 485.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikharipur Masri

Bhikharipur Masri 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 Bhikharipur Masri

Bhikharipur Masri 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 Chilwariya, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ikauna to Bhikharipur Masri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhinga to Bhikharipur Masri is about 37 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 Bhikharipur Masri

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

Health Facilities in Bhikharipur Masri

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

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