Bikna

Bikna is a village located in Bankura Ii subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1.4km away from sub-district headquarter Kesekol. Bankura is the district headquarter of Bikna village. As per 2009 stats, Bikna village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Bikna unique in its vibrant Bankura Ii-Bankura region. You’ll see Bikna’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bikna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bikna is 327082. The village spans a total geographical area of 178.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722155. Bankura is nearest town to Bikna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bikna village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Onda Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bikna

Population of Bikna

According to the 2011 Census, Bikna has a total population of about 3,876, with approximately 1,961 males and 1,915 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 450 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,352 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 6. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.18%, with male literacy at about 73.84% and female literacy near 58.33%. There are around 789 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bikna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bikna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bikna. As per the 2011 stats, Bikna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bikna

Knowing the nearby villages of Bikna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bikna.

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