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

As per Census 2011, Bichhanapati village has a total population of 277 people, consisting of 136 males and 141 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 169 literate and 108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 247 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Bichhanapati