Sripur Bichwa - Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar
Sripur Bichwa is a village situated in the Khatima tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khatima and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Sripur Bichava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sripur Bichwa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sripur Bichwa is 056223. The village covers a total geographical area of 541.77 hectares and falls under the 262308 pincode. Khatima is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Sripur Bichwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kichha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sripur Bichwa
As per Census 2011, Sripur Bichwa village has a total population of 3,820 people, consisting of 1,840 males and 1,980 females. The village has 810 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 465 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,820 literate and 1,000 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 847 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sripur Bichwa are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,820 | 1,840 | 1,980 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 465 | 266 | 199 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 184 | 95 | 89 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 847 | 427 | 420 |
| Literate Population | 2,820 | 1,484 | 1,336 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,000 | 356 | 644 |
Nearby Villages of Sripur Bichwa
Sripur Bichwa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sripur Bichwa
Sripur Bichwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Sripur Bichwa.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khatima to Sripur Bichwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Sripur Bichwa is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sripur Bichwa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sripur Bichwa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Sripur Bichwa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sripur Bichwa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sripur Bichwa
Where is Sripur Bichwa located?
Sripur Bichwa village is located in Khatima Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sripur Bichwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Sripur Bichwa is Sripur Bichava.
What is the pincode of Sripur Bichwa?
The pincode of Sripur Bichwa is 262308.
What is the population of Sripur Bichwa?
Sripur Bichwa has a total population of 3,820, including 1,840 males and 1,980 females.
How many households are there in Sripur Bichwa?
There are 810 households in Sripur Bichwa.
What is the literacy rate in Sripur Bichwa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sripur Bichwa is 73.82%. Male literacy is 80.65% and female literacy is 67.47%.