Bhikhi - Gawan, Giridih

Bhikhi is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Badidih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhi is 350252. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.57 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode.

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

Population of Bhikhi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhi village had a total population of 575 people, including 292 males and 283 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.77%, with male literacy at 57.78% and female literacy at 31.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhi

Bhikhi 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 Bhikhi

Bhikhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Bhikhi is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhi

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhi

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

FAQs about Bhikhi