Indian Village Directory

Bichhua Village

Bichhua is an inhabited village in Sohagpur Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487693, the Census 2011 record lists 395 people in 79 households and the reported area is 521.45 hectares. The local references include Sohagpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sohagpur at about 16 km.

In short:

Bichhua is a village in Sohagpur Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487693 and 395 people in 79 households.

Village Code487693
Population395
Households79
Area521.45 hectares
Nearest TownSohagpur

Detailed village profile

Bichhua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 395 people, 521.45 hectares of reported area and Sohagpur as the nearest town reference for Bichhua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Hoshangabad
Sub-district Sohagpur
CD Block Sohagpur
  • Bichhua falls under Sohagpur Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 487693.
  • The record lists 395 people living in 79 households.
  • The reported village area is 521.45 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sohagpur.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Bichhua
Census Village Code
487693
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sohagpur
Sub-district Census Code
03617
CD Block
Sohagpur
Households
79
Population
395
Male Population
214
Female Population
181
Sex Ratio
845.79
Area
521.45 hectares
Area
5.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Sohagpur
Nearest Town Distance
16 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 75.75 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.25% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 97.97% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bichhua in the official administrative record. Census village code 487693 and Sohagpur CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03617
Village Census Code
487693
CD Block Code
0200
CD Block Name
Sohagpur

Location and Distance

Sohagpur is the nearest town listed for Bichhua, about 16 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 69 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sohagpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
69 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sohagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Sohagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
521.45 hectares
Area
5.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 395 people in 79 households, with 214 male residents and 181 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 0.25% and ST share is 97.97% for Bichhua. Population density works out to about 75.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
79
Total Population
395
Male Population
214
Female Population
181
Sex Ratio
845.79
Average Household Size
5.0
SC Population
1
SC Male Population
1
SC Population Share
0.25
ST Population
387
ST Male Population
212
ST Female Population
175
ST Population Share
97.97
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bichhua 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.

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 Bichhua include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
58.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Bichhua.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bichhua 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bichhua is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 3 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bichhua show that reported agricultural commodities include Tuar, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 122 hectares and irrigated land is 6.16 hectares (5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Tuar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Forest Area In Hectares
167.94 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
24.76 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
54.6 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.63 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15.52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
122.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
115.84 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.16
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
6.16 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bichhua village located?

Bichhua is in Sohagpur Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bichhua village in?

Bichhua village is in Hoshangabad district.

Which state is Bichhua village in?

Bichhua village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bichhua under?

Bichhua comes under Sohagpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bichhua?

The Census village code of Bichhua is 487693.

What is the population of Bichhua village?

The village record lists 395 people and 79 households for Bichhua.

How many households are in Bichhua village?

The village record lists 79 households for Bichhua.

What is the male and female population of Bichhua?

The record lists 214 male residents and 181 female residents for Bichhua.

What is the sex ratio of Bichhua village?

The sex ratio of Bichhua is 845.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bichhua village?

The reported geographical area of Bichhua is 521.45 hectares.

What is the population density of Bichhua village?

The approximate population density of Bichhua is 75.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bichhua?

The nearest town listed for Bichhua is Sohagpur, about 16 km away.

How far is Bichhua from the district headquarters?

Bichhua is about 69 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bichhua from the sub-district headquarters?

Bichhua is about 16 km from Sohagpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bichhua?

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

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

For Bichhua, reported agricultural commodities include Tuar, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 122 hectares and irrigated land is 6.16 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bichhua.

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.