Bhikahar

Bhikahar is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Bhikahar unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bhikahar’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 Bhikahar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhikahar is 311557. The village spans a total geographical area of 358.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Bhikahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhikahar 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 Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhikahar

Population of Bhikahar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikahar has a total population of about 3,070, with approximately 1,561 males and 1,509 females. The sex ratio is around 966 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 362 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,023 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 605. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.89%, with male literacy at about 70.79% and female literacy near 58.78%. There are around 724 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhikahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhikahar

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikahar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhikahar