Bairkhar - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Bairkhar is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Bairkhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairkhar is 214304. The village covers a total geographical area of 635.18 hectares and falls under the 231226 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bairkhar 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bairkhar

According to the 2011 Census, Bairkhar village had a total population of 1,971 people, including 1,044 males and 927 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.98%, with male literacy at 69.74% and female literacy at 42.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,041.

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

Nearby Villages of Bairkhar

Bairkhar 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 Bairkhar

Bairkhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Bairkhar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Bairkhar is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bairkhar

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

Health Facilities in Bairkhar

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

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