Bichuwa - Dhimarkheda, Katni

Bichuwa is a village situated in the Dhimarkheda tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhimarkheda and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Bichua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bichuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichuwa is 488897. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 483440 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

Bichuwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bichuwa

As per Census 2011, Bichuwa village has a total population of 939 people, consisting of 473 males and 466 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 475 literate and 464 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 801 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichuwa

Bichuwa 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 Bichuwa

Bichuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilayatkalan Rd, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Bichuwa is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Bichuwa is about 52 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 Bichuwa

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

Health Facilities in Bichuwa

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

FAQs about Bichuwa