Bichika - Kantamal, Boudh

Bichika is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from Manamunda and around 62 km from Baudh. Bilaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bichika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichika is 418086. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 762016 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bichika

As per Census 2011, Bichika village has a total population of 410 people, consisting of 208 males and 202 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichika

Bichika 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 Bichika

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bichika. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Bichika is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Bichika is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bichika

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

Health Facilities in Bichika

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

FAQs about Bichika