Bhikha - Palasi, Araria

Bhikha is a village situated in the Palasi subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasi and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Bhikha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikha is 222106. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 854311 pincode. Araria is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Bhikha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jokihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Araria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhikha

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikha village had a total population of 2,528 people, including 1,342 males and 1,186 females, living in 524 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.68%, with male literacy at 71.27% and female literacy at 44.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikha

Bhikha 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 Bhikha

Bhikha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Araria to Bhikha is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikha

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

Health Facilities in Bhikha

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

FAQs about Bhikha