Barkhera - Bighapur, Unnao

Barkhera is a village situated in the Bighapur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bighapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Kiratpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhera is 142858. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.74 hectares and falls under the 209866 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Barkhera 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 Bhagwantnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barkhera

According to the 2011 Census, Barkhera village had a total population of 953 people, including 521 males and 432 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.85%, with male literacy at 81.58% and female literacy at 53.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkhera

Barkhera 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 Barkhera

Barkhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baiswara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Barkhera is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkhera

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

Health Facilities in Barkhera

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

FAQs about Barkhera