Bhikauna is an inhabited village in Pokhari Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041156, the Census 2011 record lists 441 people in 106 households and the reported area is 140.7 hectares. The local references include Bhikauna Gram Panchayat, Pokhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 33 km.
In short:
Bhikauna is a village in Pokhari Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041156 and 441 people in 106 households.
Village Code041156
Population441
Households106
Area140.7 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag
Detailed village profile
Bhikauna at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 441 people, 140.7 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Bhikauna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bhikauna falls under Pokhari Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 041156.
The record lists 441 people living in 106 households.
The reported village area is 140.7 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Karnaprayag.
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
Bhikauna
Census Village Code
041156
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pokhari
Sub-district Census Code
00286
CD Block
Pokhari
Gram Panchayat
Bhikauna
Households
106
Population
441
Male Population
200
Female Population
241
Sex Ratio
1,205
Area
140.7 hectares
Area
1.41 sq km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Nearest Town Distance
33 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246473
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 Density313.43 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.16 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share31.07%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhikauna in the official administrative record. Census village code 041156, Bhikauna Gram Panchayat and Pokhari CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00286
Village Census Code
041156
CD Block Code
0010
CD Block Name
Pokhari
Gram Panchayat Name
Bhikauna
Location and Distance
Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Bhikauna, about 33 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 73 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Pokhari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
73 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
33 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
142 km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
33 km
Total Geographical Area
140.7 hectares
Area
1.41 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 441 people in 106 households, with 200 male residents and 241 female residents. The average household size is 4.16, and SC share is 31.07% and ST share is 0% for Bhikauna. Population density works out to about 313.43 people per sq km.
Total Households
106
Total Population
441
Male Population
200
Female Population
241
Sex Ratio
1,205
Average Household Size
4.16
SC Population
137
SC Male Population
65
SC Female Population
72
SC Population Share
31.07
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bhikauna 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 Bhikauna include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
43.7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bhikauna include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
State Highway
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bhikauna include 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.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bhikauna is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bhikauna show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi and net sown area is 51.4 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
30.18 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.37
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7.7 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
51.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
51.4 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
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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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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
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.
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 Bhikauna village located?
Bhikauna is in Pokhari Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Bhikauna village in?
Bhikauna village is in Chamoli district.
Which state is Bhikauna village in?
Bhikauna village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Bhikauna under?
Bhikauna comes under Pokhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bhikauna?
The Census village code of Bhikauna is 041156.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bhikauna under?
Bhikauna is listed under BHIKAUNA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pokhari.
What is the population of Bhikauna village?
The village record lists 441 people and 106 households for Bhikauna.
How many households are in Bhikauna village?
The village record lists 106 households for Bhikauna.
What is the male and female population of Bhikauna?
The record lists 200 male residents and 241 female residents for Bhikauna.
What is the sex ratio of Bhikauna village?
The sex ratio of Bhikauna is 1,205 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bhikauna village?
The reported geographical area of Bhikauna is 140.7 hectares.
What is the population density of Bhikauna village?
The approximate population density of Bhikauna is 313.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bhikauna?
The nearest town listed for Bhikauna is Karnaprayag, about 33 km away.
How far is Bhikauna from the district headquarters?
Bhikauna is about 73 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bhikauna from the sub-district headquarters?
Bhikauna is about 4 km from Pokhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bhikauna?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bhikauna.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhikauna?
For Bhikauna, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi and net sown area is 51.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhikauna?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhikauna. These records include 1 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.