Bikramguda - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Bikramguda is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chhilpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bikramguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bikramguda is 423955. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Bikramguda

According to the 2011 Census, Bikramguda village had a total population of 1,663 people, including 831 males and 832 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.82%, with male literacy at 63.65% and female literacy at 40.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Bikramguda

Bikramguda 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 Bikramguda

Bikramguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bikramguda is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bikramguda is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bikramguda

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

Health Facilities in Bikramguda

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

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