Bhagwan Bigha - Hussainabad, Palamu

Bhagwan Bigha is a village situated in the Hussainabad subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 82 km from the tehsil headquarters in Medininagar (daltonganj) and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Daltenganj. Upari Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagwan Bigha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagwan Bigha is 365059. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 822116 pincode.

Bhagwan Bigha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhagwan Bigha

As per Census 2011, Bhagwan Bigha village has a total population of 202 people, consisting of 107 males and 95 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhagwan Bigha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20210795
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452124
Scheduled Castes (SC)18810187
Literate Population926626
Illiterate Population1104169

Nearby Villages of Bhagwan Bigha

Bhagwan Bigha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PiparbarSouth0.57 km
Araji LangarkotSouth-East0.72 km
TetaEast0.83 km
Araji BhairopurSouth-West0.84 km
MajhiaonWest0.96 km
KusumharaNorth-West1.17 km
Upri KhurdSouth1.24 km
MankhapNorth-East1.54 km
Langar KotWest1.58 km
RupnaraenpurSouth-East1.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhagwan Bigha

Public transport in the Bhagwan Bigha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Japla, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Daltenganj to Bhagwan Bigha is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagwan Bigha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhagwan Bigha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhagwan Bigha

Where is Bhagwan Bigha located?

Bhagwan Bigha village is located in Hussainabad Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhagwan Bigha?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhagwan Bigha is Upari Kalan.

What is the pincode of Bhagwan Bigha?

The pincode of Bhagwan Bigha is 822116.

What is the population of Bhagwan Bigha?

Bhagwan Bigha has a total population of 202, including 107 males and 95 females.

How many households are there in Bhagwan Bigha?

There are 34 households in Bhagwan Bigha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhagwan Bigha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhagwan Bigha is 45.54%. Male literacy is 61.68% and female literacy is 27.37%.