Biktam Village Overview
Biktam is a village in Meral tehsil of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It lies about 21 km from Meral tehsil headquarters and around 10 km from Garhwa district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Biktam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Biktam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Biktam is 347662. The village covers a geographical area of 654.05 hectares and has a pincode of 822114. Garhwa is the nearest town.
Location Map of Biktam
Population & Demographics of Biktam
This section provides population and demographic details of Biktam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,008 | 1,057 | 951 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 348 | 189 | 159 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 530 | 287 | 243 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,059 | 652 | 407 |
| Illiterate Population | 949 | 405 | 544 |
Key population details of Biktam village are given below:
- Biktam village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,008, including approximately 1,057 males and 951 females, with a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 530 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Biktam village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.74%.
- There are around 416 households in Biktam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Biktam
Transport facilities help residents of Biktam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Biktam
The following villages are located close to Biktam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Biktam
- Where is Biktam located?
- Biktam village is located in Meral Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Biktam?
- Biktam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Biktam?
- The pincode of Biktam is 822114.
- What is the population of Biktam?
- Biktam has a total population of 2,008, including 1,057 males and 951 females.
- How many households are there in Biktam?
- There are 416 households in Biktam.
- What is the literacy rate in Biktam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Biktam is 52.74%. Male literacy is 61.68% and female literacy is 42.80%.