Bikarwa - Colonelganj, Gonda

Bikarwa is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Bikarwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bikarwa is 174825. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.22 hectares and falls under the 271122 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bikarwa

As per Census 2011, Bikarwa village has a total population of 1,223 people, consisting of 642 males and 581 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 737 illiterate residents. Additionally, 378 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,223642581
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235117118
Scheduled Castes (SC)378200178
Literate Population486304182
Illiterate Population737338399

Nearby Villages of Bikarwa

Bikarwa 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)
NakahaNorth-East1.46 km
Narayanpur KhurdNorth-West1.58 km
Singh PurEast1.59 km
MangurahiSouth-East1.67 km
BhadaiyanNorth-West2.06 km
Kauraha JagatWest2.11 km
Pure DikshitWest2.18 km
Haldhar MauSouth2.59 km
Sisai JogaNorth-East2.74 km
Kauraha JagdishpurSouth-West2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bikarwa

Bikarwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maijapur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Bikarwa is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Bikarwa is about 23 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 Bikarwa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bikarwa 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 Bikarwa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bikarwa 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Bikarwa

Where is Bikarwa located?

Bikarwa village is located in Colonelganj Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bikarwa?

Bikarwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bikarwa?

The pincode of Bikarwa is 271122.

What is the population of Bikarwa?

Bikarwa has a total population of 1,223, including 642 males and 581 females.

How many households are there in Bikarwa?

There are 181 households in Bikarwa.

What is the literacy rate in Bikarwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bikarwa is 39.74%. Male literacy is 47.35% and female literacy is 31.33%.