Bikaur

Bikaur is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Bikaur village. As per 2009 stats, Domohona is the gram panchayat of Bikaur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bikaur unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bikaur’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 Bikaur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bikaur is 309512. The village spans a total geographical area of 230.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Bikaur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

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

Google Map of Bikaur

Population of Bikaur

According to the 2011 Census, Bikaur has a total population of about 3,473, with approximately 1,799 males and 1,674 females. The sex ratio is around 930 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 474 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,122 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 26. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.06%, with male literacy at about 65.04% and female literacy near 52.63%. There are around 652 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bikaur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bikaur

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

Nearby Villages of Bikaur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bikaur