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Bichuwa Village

Bichuwa is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488897, the Census 2011 record lists 939 people in 243 households and the reported area is 293 hectares. The local references include Dhimarkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katni at about 82 km.

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Quick answer: Bichuwa is a village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 488897 and 939 people in 243 households.
Village Code488897
Population939
Households243
Area293 hectares
Nearest TownKatni

Key Village Facts

Village
Bichuwa
Census Village Code
488897
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Katni
District Census Code
450
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhimarkheda
Sub-district Census Code
03626
CD Block
Dhimarkheda
Households
243
Population
939
Male Population
473
Female Population
466
Sex Ratio
985.2
Area
293 hectares
Area
2.93 sq km
Nearest Town
Katni
Nearest Town Distance
82 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bichuwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 939 people, 293 hectares of reported area and Katni as the nearest town reference for Bichuwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKatni
Sub-districtDhimarkheda
CD BlockDhimarkheda
  • Bichuwa falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 488897.
  • The record lists 939 people living in 243 households.
  • The reported village area is 293 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katni.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density320.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.46%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share85.3%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share30.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bichuwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 488897 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
450
Sub-district Census Code
03626
Village Census Code
488897
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Dhimarkheda

Location and Distance

Katni is the nearest town listed for Bichuwa, about 82 km away. Katni is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhimarkheda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Katni
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
82 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Town
82 km
Total Geographical Area
293 hectares
Area
2.93 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 939 people in 243 households, with 473 male residents and 466 female residents. The average household size is 3.86, and SC share is 12.46% and ST share is 85.3% for Bichuwa. Population density works out to about 320.48 people per sq km.

Total Households
243
Total Population
939
Male Population
473
Female Population
466
Sex Ratio
985.2
Average Household Size
3.86
SC Population
117
SC Male Population
51
SC Female Population
66
SC Population Share
12.46
ST Population
801
ST Male Population
408
ST Female Population
393
ST Population Share
85.3
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bichuwa 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 Bichuwa include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
14 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bichuwa 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bichuwa is reported as 8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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 Bichuwa show that net sown area is 191 hectares and irrigated land is 58 hectares (30.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
17.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
21 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
22 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
191.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
133 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
58.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
38 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bichuwa village located?

Bichuwa is in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bichuwa village in?

Bichuwa village is in Katni district.

Which state is Bichuwa village in?

Bichuwa village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bichuwa under?

Bichuwa comes under Dhimarkheda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bichuwa?

The Census village code of Bichuwa is 488897.

What is the population of Bichuwa village?

The village record lists 939 people and 243 households for Bichuwa.

How many households are in Bichuwa village?

The village record lists 243 households for Bichuwa.

What is the male and female population of Bichuwa?

The record lists 473 male residents and 466 female residents for Bichuwa.

What is the sex ratio of Bichuwa village?

The sex ratio of Bichuwa is 985.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bichuwa village?

The reported geographical area of Bichuwa is 293 hectares.

What is the population density of Bichuwa village?

The approximate population density of Bichuwa is 320.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bichuwa?

The nearest town listed for Bichuwa is Katni, about 82 km away.

How far is Bichuwa from the district headquarters?

Bichuwa is about 52 km from Katni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bichuwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Bichuwa is about 25 km from Dhimarkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bichuwa?

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

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

For Bichuwa, net sown area is 191 hectares and irrigated land is 58 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.