Indian Village Directory

Bichul Village

Bichul is an inhabited village in Didihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 049385, the Census 2011 record lists 378 people in 86 households and the reported area is 316.96 hectares. The local references include Bichul Gram Panchayat, Kanali Chhina CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pithoragarh at about 17 km.

In short:

Bichul is a village in Didihat Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 049385 and 378 people in 86 households.

Village Code049385
Population378
Households86
Area316.96 hectares
Nearest TownPithoragarh

Detailed village profile

Bichul at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 378 people, 316.96 hectares of reported area and Pithoragarh as the nearest town reference for Bichul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Sub-district Didihat
CD Block Kanali Chhina
Gram Panchayat BICHUL
  • Bichul falls under Didihat Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 049385.
  • The record lists 378 people living in 86 households.
  • The reported village area is 316.96 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pithoragarh.
  • 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
Bichul
Census Village Code
049385
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Didihat
Sub-district Census Code
00317
CD Block
Kanali Chhina
Gram Panchayat
Bichul
Households
86
Population
378
Male Population
172
Female Population
206
Sex Ratio
1,197.67
Area
316.96 hectares
Area
3.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262501
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 119.26 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 60.58% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 4.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bichul in the official administrative record. Census village code 049385, Bichul Gram Panchayat and Kanali Chhina CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00317
Village Census Code
049385
CD Block Code
0052
CD Block Name
Kanali Chhina
Gram Panchayat Name
Bichul

Location and Distance

Pithoragarh is the nearest town listed for Bichul, about 17 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 17 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Didihat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
46 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
17 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
566 km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
316.96 hectares
Area
3.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 378 people in 86 households, with 172 male residents and 206 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 60.58% and ST share is 0% for Bichul. Population density works out to about 119.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
86
Total Population
378
Male Population
172
Female Population
206
Sex Ratio
1,197.67
Average Household Size
4.4
SC Population
229
SC Male Population
103
SC Female Population
126
SC Population Share
60.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bichul list 2 government primary schools and 1 government secondary 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
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bichul. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bichul include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
58.46 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bichul 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bichul 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bichul is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bichul show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 60.07 hectares and irrigated land is 2.95 hectares (4.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
65.87 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
73.48
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
38.99 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.09 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
60.07
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
57.12 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.95
Canals Area In Hectares
2.95 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bichul

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
30
Banks in Matched Records
15
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 22 73%
CRM 7 23%
Other 1 3.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 11 37%
Bank of India 2 6.7%
Canara Bank 2 6.7%
Idbi Bank Limited 2 6.7%
Punjab National Bank 2 6.7%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Pithoragarh, Haldwani PIN Code:262501 Pithor Bank of Baroda, Near Kmou Bus Stand, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262501
Bank of India ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand Sangam Hotel, Toliya Bhawan Siltham, Dharchula Road, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262501
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Pithoragarh, Dist. - Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand Chand Niwas, Link Road, Near Alfa Coaching, Pandey Gaon, Pithoragarh, Utt…
Canara Bank ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Dola Bin Cant Road, Near Royal Enfield Showroom, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262501
Central Bank of India ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Pithoragarh Bank Line, Pithoragarh, Teh.pithoragarh, 262501, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262501
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Wadda Taxi Stand, Siltham, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand - 262501 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Upper Ground Floor, Nagar Koti Complex, Pit…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Pithoragarh Idbi Bank Ltd, Vishnu Market Complex, Shree Ga Vishnu Market Complex, Siltham, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 26…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Meghna Complex, Simalgair Bazar, Pithoragarh 262501, Uttarakhand. Meghna Complex, Simalgair Bazar, Pithoragarh 262501…

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 Bichul village located?

Bichul is in Didihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Bichul village in?

Bichul village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Bichul village in?

Bichul village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Bichul under?

Bichul comes under Didihat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bichul?

The Census village code of Bichul is 049385.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bichul under?

Bichul is listed under BICHUL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kanali Chhina.

What is the population of Bichul village?

The village record lists 378 people and 86 households for Bichul.

How many households are in Bichul village?

The village record lists 86 households for Bichul.

What is the male and female population of Bichul?

The record lists 172 male residents and 206 female residents for Bichul.

What is the sex ratio of Bichul village?

The sex ratio of Bichul is 1,197.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bichul village?

The reported geographical area of Bichul is 316.96 hectares.

What is the population density of Bichul village?

The approximate population density of Bichul is 119.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bichul?

The nearest town listed for Bichul is Pithoragarh, about 17 km away.

How far is Bichul from the district headquarters?

Bichul is about 17 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bichul from the sub-district headquarters?

Bichul is about 46 km from Didihat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bichul?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government secondary school for Bichul.

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

For Bichul, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 60.07 hectares and irrigated land is 2.95 hectares.

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

The page shows 30 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bichul. These records include 15 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.