Bhikagaria - Baliapal, Balasore

Bhikagaria is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Baliapal and around 57 km from Baleshwar. Jagatipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikagaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikagaria is 392126. The village covers a total geographical area of 55 hectares and falls under the 756083 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Bhikagaria

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikagaria village had a total population of 917 people, including 477 males and 440 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.69%, with male literacy at 97.40% and female literacy at 83.46%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikagaria

Bhikagaria 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 Bhikagaria

Bhikagaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Bhikagaria is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bhikagaria is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikagaria

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

Health Facilities in Bhikagaria

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

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