Bikair - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bikair is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bikair village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bikair is 310613. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.34 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bikair village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bikair

According to the 2011 Census, Bikair village had a total population of 1,921 people, including 978 males and 943 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.01%, with male literacy at 81.44% and female literacy at 68.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Bikair

Bikair 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 Bikair

Public transport in the Bikair is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Bikair is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bikair is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bikair

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

Health Facilities in Bikair

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

FAQs about Bikair