Bila Tikri Village - Binpur - I, Jhargram

Bila Tikri is a village situated in the Binpur - I subdivision of Jhargram district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from Binpur. Belatikri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bila Tikri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bila Tikri is 336260. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.5 hectares and falls under the 721516 pincode. Jhargram is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bila Tikri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bila Tikri

As per Census 2011, Bila Tikri village has a total population of 2,564 people, consisting of 1,306 males and 1,258 females. The village has 559 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,440 literate and 1,124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,547 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bila Tikri are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,564 1,306 1,258
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 328 161 167
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,547 779 768
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 128 62 66
Literate Population 1,440 839 601
Illiterate Population 1,124 467 657

Nearby Villages of Bila Tikri

Bila Tikri 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Bhanga BandhSouth0.57 km
SaldangaSouth1.07 km
ParitaWest1.38 km
GushkadangaSouth1.44 km
SilaparaSouth-East1.52 km
KurkutsolNorth-West1.59 km
SrirampurWest1.65 km
AmkalaEast1.77 km
GangadhariSouth-West1.97 km
JhapardaSouth-East2.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bila Tikri

Bila Tikri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhargram, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhargram to Bila Tikri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bila Tikri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bila Tikri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bila Tikri

Where is Bila Tikri located?

Bila Tikri village is located in Binpur - I Subdivision, Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bila Tikri?

The Gram Panchayat of Bila Tikri is Belatikri.

What is the pincode of Bila Tikri?

The pincode of Bila Tikri is 721516.

What is the population of Bila Tikri?

Bila Tikri has a total population of 2,564, including 1,306 males and 1,258 females.

How many households are there in Bila Tikri?

There are 559 households in Bila Tikri.

What is the literacy rate in Bila Tikri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bila Tikri is 56.16%. Male literacy is 64.24% and female literacy is 47.77%.