Bihla - Tapa, Barnala

Bihla is a village situated in the Tapa tehsil of Barnala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tapa and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Barnala. Beehla Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bihla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihla is 040079. The village covers a total geographical area of 1367 hectares and falls under the 148100 pincode. Barnala is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bihla

According to the 2011 Census, Bihla village had a total population of 4,502 people, including 2,353 males and 2,149 females, living in 899 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.17%, with male literacy at 73.09% and female literacy at 62.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,727.

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

Nearby Villages of Bihla

Bihla 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 Bihla

Bihla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barnala, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Barnala to Bihla is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bihla

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

Health Facilities in Bihla

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

FAQs about Bihla