Bichhupali - Puintala, Balangir

Bichhupali is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Balangir and around 13 km from Balangir. Bubel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bichhupali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichhupali is 420145. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bichhupali

As per Census 2011, Bichhupali village has a total population of 15 people, consisting of 8 males and 7 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9 literate and 6 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1587
Child Population (0–6 yrs)642
Literate Population945
Illiterate Population642

Nearby Villages of Bichhupali

Bichhupali 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)
JharbalangirSouth1.43 km
BurobhadiNorth1.49 km
TimapaliNorth-West1.69 km
DumerbahalNorth-East1.83 km
BubelSouth-West1.84 km
BhainsapaliEast2.00 km
RaghabapaliSouth2.37 km
KeserkelaNorth-West2.74 km
BandanbahaliEast2.95 km
MangalapaliSouth-East3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bichhupali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bichhupali. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Bichhupali is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bichhupali is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bichhupali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bichhupali

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

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

FAQs about Bichhupali

Where is Bichhupali located?

Bichhupali village is located in Puintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bichhupali?

The Gram Panchayat of Bichhupali is Bubel.

What is the pincode of Bichhupali?

The pincode of Bichhupali is 767002.

What is the population of Bichhupali?

Bichhupali has a total population of 15, including 8 males and 7 females.

How many households are there in Bichhupali?

There are 5 households in Bichhupali.

What is the literacy rate in Bichhupali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bichhupali is 60.00%. Male literacy is 50.00% and female literacy is 71.43%.