Bhikhampur - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Bhikhampur is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Hardi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhampur is 439742. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.55 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Than-khamharia is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Pandariya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhikhampur

As per Census 2011, Bhikhampur village has a total population of 167 people, consisting of 83 males and 84 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 93 literate and 74 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 65 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhikhampur are given below:

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 >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Than-khamharia to Bhikhampur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Bhikhampur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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