Bichpura - Barhi, Katni

Bichpura is a village situated in the Barhi tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhi and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Bichpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichpura is 488331. The village covers a total geographical area of 1387.14 hectares and falls under the 483770 pincode. Barhi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bichpura

As per Census 2011, Bichpura village has a total population of 3,969 people, consisting of 2,040 males and 1,929 females. The village has 846 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 728 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,950 literate and 2,019 illiterate residents. Additionally, 335 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,846 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichpura

Bichpura 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 Bichpura

Bichpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanna Banjari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barhi to Bichpura is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Bichpura is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bichpura

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

Health Facilities in Bichpura

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

FAQs about Bichpura