Bhikarkheda - Mohadi, Bhandara

Bhikarkheda is a village situated in the Mohadi tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohadi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Bhikarkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikarkheda is 536830. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.12 hectares and falls under the 441909 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bhikarkheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tumsar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhikarkheda

As per Census 2011, Bhikarkheda village has a total population of 788 people, consisting of 392 males and 396 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikarkheda

Bhikarkheda 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 Bhikarkheda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhikarkheda. The nearest railway station is Tumsar Town, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Bhikarkheda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Bhikarkheda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikarkheda

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

Health Facilities in Bhikarkheda

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

FAQs about Bhikarkheda