Bhithana - Biswan, Sitapur

Bhithana is a village situated in the Biswan tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biswan and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Bhithna Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhithana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhithana is 138137. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.29 hectares and falls under the 261205 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

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

Population of Bhithana

As per Census 2011, Bhithana village has a total population of 1,158 people, consisting of 602 males and 556 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 233 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 433 literate and 725 illiterate residents. Additionally, 558 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,158602556
Child Population (0–6 yrs)233121112
Scheduled Castes (SC)558293265
Literate Population433292141
Illiterate Population725310415

Nearby Villages of Bhithana

Bhithana 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)
BijeharaNorth-West1.25 km
PureniSouth1.58 km
DalpatpurNorth-East1.61 km
KhurwaliyaSouth-West1.85 km
PaloodehNorth-West2.83 km
JamauliWest2.85 km
NagroliEast2.88 km
BhithauliNorth-West2.95 km
HathinaWest3.17 km
ChamsaNorth-East3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhithana

Bhithana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Biswan, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Bhithana is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhithana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bhithana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhithana 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 Bhithana

Where is Bhithana located?

Bhithana village is located in Biswan Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhithana?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhithana is Bhithna Kala.

What is the pincode of Bhithana?

The pincode of Bhithana is 261205.

What is the population of Bhithana?

Bhithana has a total population of 1,158, including 602 males and 556 females.

How many households are there in Bhithana?

There are 216 households in Bhithana.

What is the literacy rate in Bhithana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhithana is 37.39%. Male literacy is 48.50% and female literacy is 25.36%.