Bichhanapati - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Bichhanapati is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Khuntagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bichhanapati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichhanapati is 384929. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

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

Population of Bichhanapati

According to the 2011 Census, Bichhanapati village had a total population of 277 people, including 136 males and 141 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.70%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 57.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichhanapati

Bichhanapati 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 Bichhanapati

Public transport in the Bichhanapati is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Bichhanapati is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bichhanapati is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bichhanapati

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

Health Facilities in Bichhanapati

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

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