Bichaula - Iglas, Aligarh

Bichaula is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Bichaula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichaula is 122818. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.59 hectares and falls under the 202002 pincode. Aligarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Bichaula

As per Census 2011, Bichaula village has a total population of 1,346 people, consisting of 720 males and 626 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 852 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,346720626
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235119116
Scheduled Castes (SC)336188148
Literate Population852524328
Illiterate Population494196298

Nearby Villages of Bichaula

Bichaula 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)
BarauthNorth0.93 km
RampurSouth1.24 km
UdaipuraNorth-West1.33 km
BidarakaSouth-East1.44 km
ChhanhariNorth-East1.88 km
MakhdumpurSouth-West1.99 km
JarauthNorth2.03 km
Hastpur ChandfariWest2.21 km
HaivatpurSouth2.27 km
MahoaNorth-West2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bichaula

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bichaula. The nearest railway station is Mandrak, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aligarh to Bichaula is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Bichaula is about 13 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 Bichaula

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bichaula

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

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

FAQs about Bichaula

Where is Bichaula located?

Bichaula village is located in Iglas Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bichaula?

Bichaula is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bichaula?

The pincode of Bichaula is 202002.

What is the population of Bichaula?

Bichaula has a total population of 1,346, including 720 males and 626 females.

How many households are there in Bichaula?

There are 219 households in Bichaula.

What is the literacy rate in Bichaula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bichaula is 63.30%. Male literacy is 72.78% and female literacy is 52.40%.