Bhikhapali - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Bhikhapali is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Shikaripali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhapali is 446710. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.28 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bhikhapali

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhapali village had a total population of 906 people, including 434 males and 472 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.97%, with male literacy at 79.18% and female literacy at 54.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhapali

Bhikhapali 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 Bhikhapali

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bhikhapali. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Bhikhapali is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bhikhapali is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhapali

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhapali

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

FAQs about Bhikhapali