Bhal Pahari - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Bhal Pahari is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Bhal Pahari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhal Pahari is 214322. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.88 hectares and falls under the 231223 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Bhal Pahari 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 Bhal Pahari

According to the 2011 Census, Bhal Pahari village had a total population of 690 people, including 364 males and 326 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.75%, with male literacy at 58.93% and female literacy at 35.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 625.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhal Pahari

Bhal Pahari 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 Bhal Pahari

Bhal Pahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnashilla, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Bhal Pahari is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhal Pahari

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

Health Facilities in Bhal Pahari

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

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