Bhikhampura - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Bhikhampura is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Sarangarh and around 42 km from Raigarh. Bhikhapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhampura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhampura is 435557. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.07 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bhikhampura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhikhampura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhampura village had a total population of 977 people, including 494 males and 483 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.63%, with male literacy at 78.85% and female literacy at 54.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 952.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhampura

Bhikhampura 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 Bhikhampura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhikhampura. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Bhikhampura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bhikhampura is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhampura

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhampura

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

FAQs about Bhikhampura