Bhikhampura - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Bhikhampura is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Baramkela and around 45 km from Raigarh. Bhikhampura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhampura is 435600. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.34 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhikhampura

As per Census 2011, Bhikhampura village has a total population of 1,207 people, consisting of 598 males and 609 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 732 literate and 475 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 232 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Bhikhampura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Bhikhampura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bhikhampura is about 45 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 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