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

As per Census 2011, Bhikagaria village has a total population of 917 people, consisting of 477 males and 440 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 740 literate and 177 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population917477440
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015447
Literate Population740412328
Illiterate Population17765112

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarabatiaNorth-East0.98 km
KaumariWest1.41 km
BiridihaNorth-East1.63 km
PaikabaisadaNorth2.07 km
RanikhudiNorth2.08 km
AnadeulaNorth-West2.16 km
AladihaEast2.40 km
BramhanbaisadaNorth2.47 km
KaranjaNorth2.49 km
MendhaparaNorth-West2.56 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Bhikagaria

Where is Bhikagaria located?

Bhikagaria village is located in Baliapal Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhikagaria?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhikagaria is Jagatipur.

What is the pincode of Bhikagaria?

The pincode of Bhikagaria is 756083.

What is the population of Bhikagaria?

Bhikagaria has a total population of 917, including 477 males and 440 females.

How many households are there in Bhikagaria?

There are 183 households in Bhikagaria.

What is the literacy rate in Bhikagaria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhikagaria is 80.70%. Male literacy is 86.37% and female literacy is 74.55%.