Bichapata - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Bichapata is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Patapur and around 89 km from Chatrapur. Sahadeva Tikarapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bichapata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichapata is 412475. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bichapata

As per Census 2011, Bichapata village has a total population of 38 people, consisting of 17 males and 21 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,235 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18 literate and 20 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichapata

Bichapata 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 Bichapata

Bichapata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Bichapata is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bichapata is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bichapata

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

Health Facilities in Bichapata

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

FAQs about Bichapata