Bhikh

Article summary

Bhikh is a village in Jagatpur block of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located 20 km from Raebareli, the district headquarters. As of 2011, it has a population of 2,546 people, in 439 households. It has one primary school and no healthcare facilities. The 1961 census recorded Bhikh as comprising 8 hamlets, with a total population of 1,172 people (618 male and 554 female), in 229 households and 220 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 791 acres. The 1981 census recorded Bhikh as having a population of 1,553 people, in 302 households, and having an area of 320.13 hectares. The main staple foods were listed as wheat and rice.

Key claims

1. area: 1,553 people — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. population: 2,546 people — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. population: 1,172 people — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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2. The record states that the area is "1,553 people". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the population is "2,546 people". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the population is "1,172 people". What evidence would count against this claim?
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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1375119974