Indian Village Directory

Bhikha Village

Bhikha is an inhabited village in Palasi Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222106, the Census 2011 record lists 2,528 people in 524 households and the reported area is 135 hectares. The local references include Bhikha Gram Panchayat, Palasi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 29 km.

In short:

Bhikha is a village in Palasi Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222106 and 2,528 people in 524 households.

Village Code222106
Population2,528
Households524
Area135 hectares
Nearest TownAraria

Detailed village profile

Bhikha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,528 people, 135 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Bhikha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Palasi
CD Block Palasi
Gram Panchayat Bhikha
  • Bhikha falls under Palasi Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222106.
  • The record lists 2,528 people living in 524 households.
  • The reported village area is 135 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhikha
Census Village Code
222106
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palasi
Sub-district Census Code
01119
CD Block
Palasi
Gram Panchayat
Bhikha
Households
524
Population
2,528
Male Population
1,342
Female Population
1,186
Sex Ratio
883.76
Area
135 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
29 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,872.59 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.82 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.41% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 59.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhikha in the official administrative record. Census village code 222106, Bhikha Gram Panchayat and Palasi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01119
Village Census Code
222106
CD Block Code
0107
Gram Panchayat Code
0019
CD Block Name
Palasi
Gram Panchayat Name
Bhikha

Location and Distance

Araria is the nearest town listed for Bhikha, about 29 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palasi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
29 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
29 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
29 km
Total Geographical Area
135 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,528 people in 524 households, with 1,342 male residents and 1,186 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 2.41% and ST share is 0% for Bhikha. Population density works out to about 1,872.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
524
Total Population
2,528
Male Population
1,342
Female Population
1,186
Sex Ratio
883.76
Average Household Size
4.82
SC Population
61
SC Male Population
35
SC Female Population
26
SC Population Share
2.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhikha list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bhikha. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhikha include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhikha include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhikha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bhikha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80.6 hectares and irrigated land is 48 hectares (59.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
53.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
48.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
48 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhikha

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 854332 Araria Palasi Gopalnagar Palasi at and Post Palasi, Arania Tehsil, Araria, Bihar, 854332
State Bank of India ATM 854333 Araria Palasi Urlaha Urlaha, Teh.araria Urlaha, Teh.araria, Araria, Bihar, 854333

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhikha village located?

Bhikha is in Palasi Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bhikha village in?

Bhikha village is in Araria district.

Which state is Bhikha village in?

Bhikha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bhikha under?

Bhikha comes under Palasi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhikha?

The Census village code of Bhikha is 222106.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bhikha under?

Bhikha is listed under Bhikha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Palasi.

What is the population of Bhikha village?

The village record lists 2,528 people and 524 households for Bhikha.

How many households are in Bhikha village?

The village record lists 524 households for Bhikha.

What is the male and female population of Bhikha?

The record lists 1,342 male residents and 1,186 female residents for Bhikha.

What is the sex ratio of Bhikha village?

The sex ratio of Bhikha is 883.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhikha village?

The reported geographical area of Bhikha is 135 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhikha village?

The approximate population density of Bhikha is 1,872.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhikha?

The nearest town listed for Bhikha is Araria, about 29 km away.

How far is Bhikha from the district headquarters?

Bhikha is about 29 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhikha from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhikha is about 6 km from Palasi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhikha?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Bhikha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhikha?

For Bhikha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80.6 hectares and irrigated land is 48 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhikha?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhikha. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.