Bhikampur - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Bhikampur is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Bhikampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikampur is 489740. The village covers a total geographical area of 488.75 hectares and falls under the 482003 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bhikampur

As per Census 2011, Bhikampur village has a total population of 1,415 people, consisting of 726 males and 689 females. The village has 335 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 692 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikampur

Bhikampur 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 Bhikampur

Bhikampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Bhikampur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Bhikampur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikampur

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

Health Facilities in Bhikampur

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

FAQs about Bhikampur