Bichhakhani village, Barkot block | Pincode 768108

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

TEJASWINEE SAHU

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LGD code: 382762
Pincode: 768108
Post office: Deogarh (Debagarh)
Population: 183
Households: 48
Literacy rate: 63.4%
Sex ratio: 989 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 111

Census 2011 · in context

How Bichhakhani compares

By population, Bichhakhani ranks #131 of 220 villages in Barkot mandal.

Literacy rate

63.4%

+0.7% vs mandal average

Bichhakhani: 63.4%
Barkot mandal: 62.7%
Deogarh district: 63.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

989

+18 vs mandal average

Bichhakhani: 989
Barkot mandal: 971

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.1 vs mandal average

Bichhakhani: 3.8
Barkot mandal: 3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Bichhakhani at a glance

Bichhakhani is a village of 183 people in 48 households (Census 2011) in Barkot block, Deogarh district, Odisha, the 131st-largest of 220 villages in Barkot block. Literacy is 63%, about the same as the block average of 63% and the sex ratio is 989 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 768108, served by Deogarh (Debagarh) post office; the LGD village code is 382762. The sarpanch is TEJASWINEE SAHU, and the village votes in Athamallik assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nalini Kanta Pradhan. The population is estimated at 216 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bichhakhani · this village	183	63%	—
Basalai · Barkot	1,681	70%	—
Kundapitha · Debagarh	1,661	68%	—
Kalakatha · Debagarh	1,247	59%	—
Asananali · Debagarh	1,023	67%	—
Sunapasi · Debagarh	424	70%	—
Mayapur · Barkot	31	36%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bichhakhani

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DEBAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 27
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Basaloi
Total area (ha): 128
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 63.1

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Bichhakhani

LGD code: 382762
Pincode: 768108
Post office: Deogarh (Debagarh)
Population (Census 2011): 183
Population (projected 2026): 216
Households: 48
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 989
Literacy rate: 63.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Sambalpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Athamallik
Member of Parliament: Dharmendra Pradhan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nalini Kanta Pradhan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: TEJASWINEE SAHU
Block / Mandal: Barkot
Nearest railway station: Saragipali (13.0 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Deogarh district level

Then & Now

Bichhakhani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

183

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

216

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 183Census 2011
Households: 48Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 989 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2162026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 572026 projection
Active job cards: 50,711MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 27,441MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Deogarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deogarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deogarh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Bichhakhani on the map

Centred on Barkot mandal

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Notable places near Bichhakhani · Barkot mandal area

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Railway· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Kiddo Home
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Angapada
📍 7.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Saragipali
📍 13.0 km awayOSM
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September 2026

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur

Reported by Kanak News Odisha.

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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

Reported by Maktoob.

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Sep

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Deogarh & Odisha

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha2 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob2 days ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
odishabarta.com3 days ago
Odisha forms technical team to monitor care of the apes in Nandankanan
The New Indian Express6 days ago

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People often ask about Bichhakhani

What is the pincode of Bichhakhani?

The pincode of Bichhakhani, Barkot block, Deogarh district, Odisha is 768108. The post office is Deogarh (Debagarh).

Which post office delivers to Bichhakhani?

Mail for Bichhakhani is delivered through Deogarh (Debagarh) post office, pincode 768108, in Barkot block, Deogarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bichhakhani located?

Bichhakhani is a village in Barkot block of Deogarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Bichhakhani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bichhakhani village has a population of 183 across 48 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bichhakhani?

The current sarpanch of Bichhakhani gram panchayat is TEJASWINEE SAHU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bichhakhani in?

Bichhakhani falls under the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bichhakhani in?

Bichhakhani falls under the Athamallik assembly constituency (AC #63) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Bichhakhani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bichhakhani village is 63.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Bichhakhani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bichhakhani village is 989 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Bichhakhani?

The nearest health facility to Bichhakhani is Kiddo Home (~7.1 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Bichhakhani?

The nearest railway station to Bichhakhani is Saragipali (~13.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bichhakhani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bichhakhani, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Bichhakhani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bichhakhani village is 382762.

How big is Bichhakhani compared to other villages in Barkot block?

Bichhakhani ranks 131 of 220 villages in Barkot block by Census 2011 population (183 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bichhakhani?

Bichhakhani falls under Athamallik assembly constituency (AC 63). The sitting MLA is Nalini Kanta Pradhan (BJD).

Who is the MP for Bichhakhani?

Bichhakhani is in Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dharmendra Pradhan (BJP).

What is the population of Bichhakhani in 2026?

Bichhakhani is estimated at 216 people in 2026, up about 18% from 183 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bichhakhani in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Bichhakhani in Deogarh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bichhakhani?

TEJASWINEE SAHU is the sarpanch of Bichhakhani gram panchayat, Barkot block. See the sarpanch list of Barkot block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)