Bichola - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Bichola is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Bichola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichola is 121528. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.03 hectares and falls under the 203131 pincode. Khurja is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bichola

As per Census 2011, Bichola village has a total population of 2,269 people, consisting of 1,197 males and 1,072 females. The village has 378 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 338 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,419 literate and 850 illiterate residents. Additionally, 599 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2691,1971,072
Child Population (0–6 yrs)338186152
Scheduled Castes (SC)599313286
Literate Population1,419861558
Illiterate Population850336514

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)
DharariNorth-West1.80 km
DharaunNorth-East1.96 km
KhabraSouth-West2.38 km
SikandarpurSouth-West2.42 km
Ikka Tajpur Urf SikaraSouth2.44 km
Mahiuddinpur NagalaEast2.79 km
FaranaSouth-East2.83 km
ChachoiNorth-West2.99 km
MustafabadNorth-West3.29 km
DaudpurWest3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bichola

Bichola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangraul, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurja to Bichola is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Bichola is about 15 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 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 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Bichola

Where is Bichola located?

Bichola village is located in Khurja Tehsil, Bulandshahr 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 203131.

What is the population of Bichola?

Bichola has a total population of 2,269, including 1,197 males and 1,072 females.

How many households are there in Bichola?

There are 378 households in Bichola.

What is the literacy rate in Bichola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bichola is 62.54%. Male literacy is 71.93% and female literacy is 52.05%.