Bichhi - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Bichhi is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Gariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bichhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichhi is 214146. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.38 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bichhi

As per Census 2011, Bichhi village has a total population of 445 people, consisting of 229 males and 216 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 115 literate and 330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichhi

Bichhi 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 Bichhi

Bichhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Renukut, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Bichhi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Bichhi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bichhi

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

Health Facilities in Bichhi

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

FAQs about Bichhi