Bichhiya - Garhakota, Sagar

Bichhiya is a village situated in the Garhakota tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhakota and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Bichhiya (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bichhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichhiya is 461010. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.89 hectares and falls under the 470232 pincode. Garhakota is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Bichhiya

According to the 2011 Census, Bichhiya village had a total population of 945 people, including 490 males and 455 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.66%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 60.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichhiya

Bichhiya 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 Bichhiya

Bichhiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dangidhar, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garhakota to Bichhiya is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Bichhiya 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 Bichhiya

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

Health Facilities in Bichhiya

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

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