Bidchhala Village Overview
Bidchhala is a village in Burdwan I tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.9 km from Burdwan tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Saraitikar is the Gram Panchayat for Bidchhala village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bidchhala village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidchhala is 320056. The village covers a geographical area of 54.94 hectares and has a pincode of 713104. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Bidchhala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bidchhala
Population & Demographics of Bidchhala
This section provides population and demographic details of Bidchhala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 772 | 394 | 378 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 117 | 61 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 175 | 91 | 84 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 473 | 262 | 211 |
| Illiterate Population | 299 | 132 | 167 |
Key population details of Bidchhala village are given below:
- Bidchhala village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 772, including approximately 394 males and 378 females, with a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 175 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bidchhala village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.27%.
- There are around 150 households in Bidchhala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bidchhala
Transport facilities help residents of Bidchhala village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bidchhala
The following villages are located close to Bidchhala and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bidchhala
- Where is Bidchhala located?
- Bidchhala village is located in Burdwan I Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bidchhala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bidchhala is Saraitikar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bidchhala?
- The pincode of Bidchhala is 713104.
- What is the population of Bidchhala?
- Bidchhala has a total population of 772, including 394 males and 378 females.
- How many households are there in Bidchhala?
- There are 150 households in Bidchhala.
- What is the literacy rate in Bidchhala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bidchhala is 61.27%. Male literacy is 66.50% and female literacy is 55.82%.