Bikisar - Kaniha, Angul

Bikisar is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Talcher Sadar and around 50 km from Anugul . Samala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bikisar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bikisar is 403906. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bikisar

According to the 2011 Census, Bikisar village had a total population of 221 people, including 107 males and 114 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.92%, with male literacy at 72.92% and female literacy at 55.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Bikisar

Bikisar 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 Bikisar

Bikisar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Bikisar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bikisar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bikisar

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

Health Facilities in Bikisar

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

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