Bishankhera - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Bishankhera is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Bairagiya Pukhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishankhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishankhera is 457624. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.27 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bishankhera

As per Census 2011, Bishankhera village has a total population of 966 people, consisting of 504 males and 462 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 449 literate and 517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishankhera

Bishankhera 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 Bishankhera

Bishankhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Bishankhera is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Bishankhera is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishankhera

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

Health Facilities in Bishankhera

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

FAQs about Bishankhera