Bhikanpur Meghpur (Bhīkanpur Meghpur) is a village in Kotla block of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. As of 2011, it has a population of 3,722, in 632 households.

Bhikanpur Meghpur
Village
Map showing Bhikanpur Meghpur in Kotla block
Map showing Bhikanpur Meghpur in Kotla block
Bhikanpur Meghpur is located in Uttar Pradesh
Bhikanpur Meghpur
Bhikanpur Meghpur
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°10′18″N 78°25′17″E / 27.17158°N 78.4215°E / 27.17158; 78.4215
CountryIndia
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictFirozabad
TehsilFirozabad
Area
 • Total
2.379 km2 (0.919 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
3,722
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics

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As of 2011, Bhikanpur Meghpur had a population of 3,722, in 632 households.[1]: 109  This population was 52.7% male (1,960) and 47.3% female (1,762). The 0-6 age group numbered 600 (310 male and 290 female), making up 16.1% of the total population. 916 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 24.6% of the total.[2]: 104–5 

The 1981 census recorded Bhikanpur Meghpur as having a population of 1,546 people (822 male and 724 female), in 277 households and 273 physical houses.[3]: 190–1 

The 1961 census recorded Bhikanpur Meghpur as comprising 3 hamlets, with a total population of 927 people (494 male and 433 female), in 144 households and 134 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 565 acres.[4]: xcii 

Infrastructure

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As of 2011, Bhikanpur Meghpur had 3 primary schools; it did not have any healthcare facilities. Drinking water was provided hand pump and tube well/borehole; there were no public toilets. The village did not have a post office or public library; there was at least some access to electricity for all purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.[1]: 109–14 

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Firozabad, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Firozabad, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  3. ^ Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-B: Village & Town Directory, District Agra (PDF). 1982. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  4. ^ Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (22 - Agra District) (PDF). Lucknow. 1965. Retrieved 25 December 2021.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)