Bichhakhandi Village - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Bichhakhandi is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 41 km from Jenapur and around 71 km from Jajapur . Endalba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bichhakhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichhakhandi is 401394. The village covers a total geographical area of 929 hectares and falls under the 755023 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Bichhakhandi

As per Census 2011, Bichhakhandi village has a total population of 2,899 people, consisting of 1,455 males and 1,444 females. The village has 598 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 385 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,761 literate and 1,138 illiterate residents. Additionally, 526 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 464 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichhakhandi

Bichhakhandi 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 Bichhakhandi

Bichhakhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Bichhakhandi is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Bichhakhandi is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bichhakhandi

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

Health Facilities in Bichhakhandi

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

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