Bichhnai - Kosya Kutauli, Nainital

Bichhnai is a village situated in the Kosya Kutauli tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kosya Kutauli and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Byasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bichhnai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichhnai is 054499. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.75 hectares and falls under the 263134 pincode. Bhowali is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bichhnai

According to the 2011 Census, Bichhnai village had a total population of 34 people, including 12 males and 22 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.31%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 68.42%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichhnai

Bichhnai 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 Bichhnai

Bichhnai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhowali to Bichhnai is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Bichhnai is about 38 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 Bichhnai

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

Health Facilities in Bichhnai

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

FAQs about Bichhnai