Where is Bhikna village located?
Bhikna is in Rupauli Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Bhikna Village
Bhikna is an inhabited village in Rupauli Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223294, the Census 2011 record lists 4,779 people in 918 households and the reported area is 680 hectares. The local references include Bhikna Gram Panchayat, Rupauli CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 64 km.
Village Code223294
Population4,779
Households918
Area680 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Bhikna
- Census Village Code
- 223294
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Rupauli
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01131
- CD Block
- Rupauli
- Gram Panchayat
- Bhikna
- Households
- 918
- Population
- 4,779
- Male Population
- 2,529
- Female Population
- 2,250
- Sex Ratio
- 889.68
- Area
- 680 hectares
- Area
- 6.8 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 64 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 853204
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Bhikna at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,779 people, 680 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Bhikna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bhikna falls under Rupauli Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 223294.
- The record lists 4,779 people living in 918 households.
- The reported village area is 680 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density702.79 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.02%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share17.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhikna in the official administrative record. Census village code 223294, Bhikna Gram Panchayat and Rupauli CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01131
- Village Census Code
- 223294
- CD Block Code
- 0119
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0002
- CD Block Name
- Rupauli
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Bhikna
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Bhikna, about 64 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 64 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Rupauli
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 64 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 64 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Purnia
- Distance within State/UT
- 64 km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 64 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 680 hectares
- Area
- 6.8 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,779 people in 918 households, with 2,529 male residents and 2,250 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 14.02% and ST share is 0% for Bhikna. Population density works out to about 702.79 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 918
- Total Population
- 4,779
- Male Population
- 2,529
- Female Population
- 2,250
- Sex Ratio
- 889.68
- Average Household Size
- 5.21
- SC Population
- 670
- SC Male Population
- 352
- SC Female Population
- 318
- SC Population Share
- 14.02
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bhikna list 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhikna 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 98.65 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bhikna include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Bhikna 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bhikna is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bhikna show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 550 hectares and irrigated land is 98.65 hectares (17.9% 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
- 64.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 51.28 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 13.21 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.51 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 550.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 451.35 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 98.65
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhikna
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 25
- Banks in Matched Records
- 13
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 19 | 76% |
| CRM | 6 | 24% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 11 | 44% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 8% |
| Idbi Bank Limited | 2 | 8% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 4% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 4% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 853204 | Bhagalpur | Naugachhia | Naugachhia (Np) | Old Nac Road Ward No. 18, Nagar Panchayat Naugachiya, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 853204 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 853204 | Bhagalpur | Bihpur | Bihpur | Railway Station Campus, Naugachhia, Bhagalpur:853204 Bihar. |
| Bank of India | ATM | 853204 | Bhagalpur | Naugachhia | Tetari | Ps Naugachia Dist Bhagalpur Bihar at- Zero Mile Naugachia Post Tetri, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 853204 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 853204 | Bhagalpur | Naugachhia | Naugachhia (Np) | Old Nac Road I Floor, Near Bam Kali Mandir Naugachia, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 853204 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 853204 | Bhagalpur | Naugachhia | Naugachhia (Np) | Main Road Gandhi Chowk Naugachhia, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 853204 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 853204 | Bhagalpur | Naugachhia | Naugachhia (Np) | Naugachia Opp.sbi Naugachhia, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 853204 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 853204 | Bhagalpur | Naugachhia | Naugachhia (Np) | State-Bihar At. and P.O.-Naugachhia, Station Road, Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 853204 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 853204 | Bhagalpur | Naugachhia | Naugachhia (Np) | Naugachhia, Bhagalpur Idbi Bank Ltd, Post Office Road, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 853204 |
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
Which district is Bhikna village in?
Bhikna village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Bhikna village in?
Bhikna village is in Bihar.
Which block is Bhikna under?
Bhikna comes under Rupauli Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bhikna?
The Census village code of Bhikna is 223294.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bhikna under?
Bhikna is listed under Bhikna Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rupauli.
What is the population of Bhikna village?
The village record lists 4,779 people and 918 households for Bhikna.
How many households are in Bhikna village?
The village record lists 918 households for Bhikna.
What is the male and female population of Bhikna?
The record lists 2,529 male residents and 2,250 female residents for Bhikna.
What is the sex ratio of Bhikna village?
The sex ratio of Bhikna is 889.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bhikna village?
The reported geographical area of Bhikna is 680 hectares.
What is the population density of Bhikna village?
The approximate population density of Bhikna is 702.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bhikna?
The nearest town listed for Bhikna is Purnia, about 64 km away.
How far is Bhikna from the district headquarters?
Bhikna is about 64 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bhikna from the sub-district headquarters?
Bhikna is about 8 km from Rupauli, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bhikna?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bhikna.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhikna?
For Bhikna, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 550 hectares and irrigated land is 98.65 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhikna?
The page shows 25 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhikna. These records include 13 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.