Bichhu - Nainbag, Tehri Garhwal

Bichhu is a village situated in the Nainbag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 74 km from Dhanaulti and around 120 km from New Tehri. Bichhu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bichhu is 044155. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.73 hectares and falls under the 249186 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Bichhu

According to the 2011 Census, Bichhu village had a total population of 645 people, including 335 males and 310 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.25%, with male literacy at 74.30% and female literacy at 45.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Bichhu

Bichhu 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 Bichhu

Bichhu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Bichhu is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bichhu is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bichhu

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

Health Facilities in Bichhu

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

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