Bichola - Fatehabad, Agra

Bichola is a village situated in the Fatehabad tehsil of Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehabad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Agra. Bichola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichola is 125112. The village covers a total geographical area of 1124.15 hectares and falls under the 283111 pincode. Fatehabad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bichola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bichola

According to the 2011 Census, Bichola village had a total population of 1,388 people, including 791 males and 597 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 755 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.87%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 63.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,388791597
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19911089
Scheduled Castes (SC)21812989
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population914589325
Illiterate Population474202272

Nearby Villages of Bichola

Bichola 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nagar ChandEast1.22 km
MarainaNorth-West1.35 km
SikraraNorth-West2.26 km
Pratap PuraSouth-East2.43 km
PaliyaSouth2.75 km
BamrauliEast2.86 km
Kalayan PurSouth-West2.89 km
BehriNorth-East3.11 km
Ran PuraSouth-West3.51 km
Arrji PaliyaSouth3.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bichola

Bichola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hirangaon, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehabad to Bichola is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Agra to Bichola is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bichola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bichola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bichola

Where is Bichola located?

Bichola village is located in Fatehabad Tehsil, Agra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bichola?

Bichola is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bichola?

The pincode of Bichola is 283111.

What is the population of Bichola?

Bichola had a total population of 1,388, including 791 males and 597 females.

How many households are there in Bichola?

Bichola had 181 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bichola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bichola was 76.87%. Male literacy was 86.49% and female literacy was 63.98%.