Indian Village Directory

Bichua Village

Bichua is an inhabited village in Harrai Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 494083, the Census 2011 record lists 762 people in 162 households and the reported area is 481.13 hectares. The local references include Harrai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Harrai at about 28 km.

In short:

Bichua is a village in Harrai Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 494083 and 762 people in 162 households.

Village Code494083
Population762
Households162
Area481.13 hectares
Nearest TownHarrai

Detailed village profile

Bichua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 762 people, 481.13 hectares of reported area and Harrai as the nearest town reference for Bichua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chhindwara
Sub-district Harrai
CD Block Harrai
  • Bichua falls under Harrai Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 494083.
  • The record lists 762 people living in 162 households.
  • The reported village area is 481.13 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Harrai.
  • 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
Bichua
Census Village Code
494083
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Harrai
Sub-district Census Code
03649
CD Block
Harrai
Households
162
Population
762
Male Population
369
Female Population
393
Sex Ratio
1,065.04
Area
481.13 hectares
Area
4.81 sq km
Nearest Town
Harrai
Nearest Town Distance
28 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 158.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.7 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 4.46% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 80.18% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 4.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bichua in the official administrative record. Census village code 494083 and Harrai CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03649
Village Census Code
494083
CD Block Code
0239
CD Block Name
Harrai

Location and Distance

Harrai is the nearest town listed for Bichua, about 28 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 93 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Harrai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
93 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Harrai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Harrai
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
481.13 hectares
Area
4.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 762 people in 162 households, with 369 male residents and 393 female residents. The average household size is 4.7, and SC share is 4.46% and ST share is 80.18% for Bichua. Population density works out to about 158.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
162
Total Population
762
Male Population
369
Female Population
393
Sex Ratio
1,065.04
Average Household Size
4.7
SC Population
34
SC Male Population
11
SC Female Population
23
SC Population Share
4.46
ST Population
611
ST Male Population
294
ST Female Population
317
ST Population Share
80.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bichua list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bichua 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
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.35 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.56 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Bichua include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bichua is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bichua show that net sown area is 218.22 hectares and irrigated land is 9.39 hectares (4.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
126.12 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.25
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
11.43 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
48.44 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
49.32 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
218.22
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
208.83 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.39
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7.83 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bichua

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.

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
6
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 5 83%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 67%
Central Bank of India 2 33%

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 480224 Chhindwara Harrai Harrai (Np) Harrai Harrai, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480224
State Bank of India Customer Service Center (CSC) 480441 Chhindwara Harrai Sathiya Sathiya Sathiya, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480441
State Bank of India ATM 480224 Chhindwara Harrai Harrai (Np) Main Road State Bank of India Harrai, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480224

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 Bichua village located?

Bichua is in Harrai Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bichua village in?

Bichua village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Bichua village in?

Bichua village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bichua under?

Bichua comes under Harrai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bichua?

The Census village code of Bichua is 494083.

What is the population of Bichua village?

The village record lists 762 people and 162 households for Bichua.

How many households are in Bichua village?

The village record lists 162 households for Bichua.

What is the male and female population of Bichua?

The record lists 369 male residents and 393 female residents for Bichua.

What is the sex ratio of Bichua village?

The sex ratio of Bichua is 1,065.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bichua village?

The reported geographical area of Bichua is 481.13 hectares.

What is the population density of Bichua village?

The approximate population density of Bichua is 158.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bichua?

The nearest town listed for Bichua is Harrai, about 28 km away.

How far is Bichua from the district headquarters?

Bichua is about 93 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bichua from the sub-district headquarters?

Bichua is about 28 km from Harrai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bichua?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bichua.

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

For Bichua, net sown area is 218.22 hectares and irrigated land is 9.39 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bichua. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bichua.

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.