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

As per Census 2011, Bikisar village has a total population of 221 people, consisting of 107 males and 114 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population221107114
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271116
Scheduled Castes (SC)784335
Scheduled Tribes (ST)662838
Literate Population1247054
Illiterate Population973760

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BilindaNorth-West0.93 km
EkaghariaSouth1.06 km
TumugolaNorth-East1.46 km
SamalNorth-West1.60 km
BankadharaEast1.64 km
JakaEast1.93 km
JharanNorth-East2.63 km
Danarabeda(dangarbeda)North2.63 km
SunakhaniSouth2.93 km
BhaktipalNorth-West3.09 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bikisar

Where is Bikisar located?

Bikisar village is located in Kaniha Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bikisar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bikisar is Samala.

What is the pincode of Bikisar?

The pincode of Bikisar is 759100.

What is the population of Bikisar?

Bikisar has a total population of 221, including 107 males and 114 females.

How many households are there in Bikisar?

There are 46 households in Bikisar.

What is the literacy rate in Bikisar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bikisar is 56.11%. Male literacy is 65.42% and female literacy is 47.37%.