Bihta - Lavkush Nagar, Chhatarpur

Bihta is a village situated in the Lavkush Nagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Laundi and around 70 km from Chhatarpur. Sijai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bihta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihta is 457570. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.72 hectares and falls under the 471515 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bihta 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 Bihta

According to the 2011 Census, Bihta village had a total population of 1,002 people, including 537 males and 465 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.64%, with male literacy at 70.05% and female literacy at 49.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 625.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,002537465
Child Population (0–6 yrs)217113104
Scheduled Castes (SC)625331294
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population476297179
Illiterate Population526240286

Nearby Villages of Bihta

Bihta 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)
MadanpuraSouth1.29 km
JamupuraEast1.53 km
MudwaraWest1.75 km
BiduanpurwaNorth-East2.12 km
Bamhori PurwaNorth2.37 km
SijaeeSouth2.64 km
Gurha KalanSouth-West2.64 km
Purwa BamohriNorth-West3.37 km
DeonagarWest3.59 km
SiddhupurNorth-East4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bihta

Bihta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rangauli, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Bihta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Bihta is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bihta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bihta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bihta 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 Bihta

Where is Bihta located?

Bihta village is located in Lavkush Nagar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bihta?

The Gram Panchayat of Bihta is Sijai.

What is the pincode of Bihta?

The pincode of Bihta is 471515.

What is the population of Bihta?

Bihta had a total population of 1,002, including 537 males and 465 females.

How many households are there in Bihta?

Bihta had 206 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bihta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bihta was 60.64%. Male literacy was 70.05% and female literacy was 49.58%.