Bhikahar is a village in Tapan Sub-District of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 311557.
About Bhikahar village record
The source record places Bhikahar in Tapan Sub-District of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 311557.
The Census 2011 record reports population 3,070, 724 households, area 358.56 hectares, PIN code 733142.
Quick facts
- Village
- Bhikahar
- Village code
- 311557
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Tapan
- District
- Dakshin Dinajpur
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 3,070
- Households
- 724
- Sex ratio
- 967 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 358.56 hectares
- Population density
- 856 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 733142
Census code and location hierarchy
For Bhikahar, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 331
- Sub-district code
- 02205
- Village code
- 311557
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Bhikahar |
| Census village code | 311557 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Dakshin Dinajpur |
| District code | 331 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Tapan |
| Sub-district code | 02205 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 3,070 |
| Households | 724 |
| Male population | 1,561 |
| Female population | 1,509 |
| Sex ratio | 967 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 1,023 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 605 |
| Area | 358.56 hectares |
| Population density | 856 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 733142 |
| CD block | Tapan |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Gangarampur |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 28 km |
Facilities and amenities in Bhikahar
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 1 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 16 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 16 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 16 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 24.80 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 170.40 hectares |
| Net area sown | 163.36 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 115.36 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 48 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 20 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Bhikahar?
The Census village code of Bhikahar is 311557.
Where is Bhikahar village?
Bhikahar village is in Tapan Sub-District (sub-district) of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Bhikahar?
The source reports a population of 3,070 for Bhikahar.
What is the sex ratio of Bhikahar?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Bhikahar is 967 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.