Bhikahar
About Bhikahar
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Bhikahar village is 311557. Bhikahar village is located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Bhikahar village. As per 2009 stats, Ramchandrapur is the gram panchayat of Bhikahar village.
The total geographical area of village is 358.56 hectares. Bhikahar has a total population of 3,070 peoples, out of which male population is 1,561 while female population is 1,509. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of bhikahar village is 64.89% out of which 70.79% males and 58.78% females are literate. There are about 724 houses in bhikahar village. Pincode of bhikahar village locality is 733142.
When it comes to administration, Bhikahar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Bhikahar village comes under Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Gangarampur is nearest town to bhikahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.
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Population of Bhikahar
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,070 | 1,561 | 1,509 |
| Literate Population | 1,992 | 1,105 | 887 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,078 | 456 | 622 |
Connectivity of Bhikahar
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bhikahar
Where is Bhikahar located?
Bhikahar village is situated in Tapan Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bhikahar?
The Gram Panchayat of Bhikahar is Ramchandrapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Bhikahar?
The pincode of Bhikahar is 733142, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Bhikahar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bhikahar is 3,070, with 1,561 males and 1,509 females.
How many households are there in Bhikahar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bhikahar village has a total of 724 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bhikahar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhikahar is 64.89%. The male literacy rate is 70.79%, while the female literacy rate is 58.78%.