Bhikhpur - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Bhikhpur is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Kitapur. Bhikhpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhpur is 138847. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.04 hectares and falls under the 261303 pincode. Sidhauli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bhikhpur

As per Census 2011, Bhikhpur village has a total population of 1,977 people, consisting of 1,060 males and 917 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 357 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,028 literate and 949 illiterate residents. Additionally, 663 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9771,060917
Child Population (0–6 yrs)357186171
Scheduled Castes (SC)663361302
Literate Population1,028696332
Illiterate Population949364585

Nearby Villages of Bhikhpur

Bhikhpur 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)
HindauraSouth-West1.29 km
MohiuddinpurSouth-East1.42 km
ChandpurNorth-East1.59 km
PatoiyaSouth-East1.87 km
KursiNorth-West2.16 km
TerwaSouth-West2.84 km
AllipurNorth-West3.03 km
ChhawanSouth3.42 km
KantainSouth-East3.50 km
KaudiyaWest3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhikhpur

Bhikhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manwa, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhauli to Bhikhpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kitapur to Bhikhpur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhikhpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhikhpur

Where is Bhikhpur located?

Bhikhpur village is located in Sidhauli Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhikhpur?

Bhikhpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhikhpur?

The pincode of Bhikhpur is 261303.

What is the population of Bhikhpur?

Bhikhpur has a total population of 1,977, including 1,060 males and 917 females.

How many households are there in Bhikhpur?

There are 362 households in Bhikhpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhikhpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhikhpur is 52.00%. Male literacy is 65.66% and female literacy is 36.21%.