Bichkuwa - Satwas, Dewas

Bichkuwa is a village situated in the Satwas tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satwas and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Bichkuwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichkuwa is 473845. The village covers a total geographical area of 863.68 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Satwas is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bichkuwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dewas Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bichkuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Bichkuwa village had a total population of 2,200 people, including 1,137 males and 1,063 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.81%, with male literacy at 63.15% and female literacy at 29.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 495, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichkuwa

Bichkuwa 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 Bichkuwa

Bichkuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satwas to Bichkuwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Bichkuwa is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bichkuwa

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

Health Facilities in Bichkuwa

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

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