Bhikhampur - Nandghat, Bemetara

Bhikhampur is a village situated in the Nandghat tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from Nawagarh and around 142 km from Durg. Pousari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhampur is 441871. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.41 hectares and falls under the 491340 pincode. Nawagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bhikhampur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhampur village had a total population of 395 people, including 214 males and 181 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.01%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 53.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhampur

Bhikhampur 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 Bhikhampur

Bhikhampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawagarh to Bhikhampur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Bhikhampur is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhampur

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhampur

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

FAQs about Bhikhampur