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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2016}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Bhikampali
| settlement_type = [[Village]]
| map_caption = Bhikampali
| pushpin_map = India Odisha#India
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Bhikampali in [[Odisha]], India
| coordinates = {{coord|21|47|12.5|N|83|34|14|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Odisha]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Jharsuguda district|Jharsuguda]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Official Language]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Odia language|Odia]]
| subdivision_type5 = Native Language
| subdivision_name5 = [[Odia language|Odia]] and [[Sambalpuri language|Sambalpuri]]
| established_title = First settled
| established_date = 1957
| government_type = [[Gram Panchayat government|Gram Panchayat]]
| governing_body = [[Gram Panchayat of Bhikampali]]
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 = 3.28
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 208
| population_total = 920 <ref name="censusindia.gov.in">http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=398939 {{Dead link|date=May 2022}}</ref>
| population_as_of = 2011
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| area_code = [[Telephone numbers in India|+91-6645]]
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 768 226
| registration_plate = OR-23
| blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Raigarh]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Brajarajnagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Brajarajnagar]]
| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank3_info_sec1 = [[Bargarh (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bargarh]]
| blank1_name_sec2 = Avg. summer temperature
| blank1_info_sec2 = {{convert|45|°C|°F}}
| blank2_name_sec2 = Avg. winter temperature
| blank2_info_sec2 = {{convert|23|°C|°F}}
| footnotes =
}}

'''Bhikampali''' is a medium-sized village in the [[Jharsuguda district]] of [[Odisha]], India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Bhikampali,+Odisha+768226/@21.7861318,83.5632454,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3a272b22195adeb1:0x1c0dd5412c56738c!8m2!3d21.7870961!4d83.5696325|title=Google Maps|website=Google Maps}}</ref> It is situated on the banks of Saan-kelo River in the foothill of Chhelia Pahad. The village is located at a distance of 60 km from the district headquarter of [[Jharsuguda]]. It is within the [[Brajarajnagar]] assembly constituency, and the [[Bargarh]] Parliament constituency. {{As of|2011}} census,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/380956-bhikampali-orissa.html|title=Bhikampali Village Population – Rengali – Jharsuguda, Orissa|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref> its population is 920.

==Etymology==

The name Bhikampali is derived from [[Sanskrit language|Sanskrit]] word 'Vikhsapally' which itself is a combination of words 'Vikhsa' and 'Pally'. It later took the flavour of local Koshali language and became Bhikamapali.

==History==

The ancient town of Padampur was submerged in the backwater of [[Hirakud Dam]] when construction of the dam was completed in 1957. This led to people of Padampur town to relocated to multiple nearby small villages located in higher altitudes. One diaspora settled in a very small village named 'Vikshapally' around 2 km from the submerged town. This led to the settlement of the village now known as Bhikampali.

==Geography==

Bhikampali is situated in the foothill of Chhelia Pahad hill. Total area of the village is 3.28 square km (811.620 acres).<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.odisha.gov.in/revenue/ADMN_UNIT/Jharsuguda/Lakhanpur/Bhikampali.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-07-01 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914171807/http://www.odisha.gov.in/revenue/ADMN_UNIT/Jharsuguda/Lakhanpur/Bhikampali.htm |archivedate=14 September 2016 |df=dmy }}</ref> Two small rivers Sankelo and Badkelo flows to the [[Mahanadi]] river to the west of the village. The Mahanadi river with Hirakud reservoir backwater is at a distance of 2 km from the village. Hemgir Forest Range lies to the north of the village. The village is on the outskirts of [[Chhotanagpur plateau]]. The adjacent Chhelia Pahad hill is rich in [[Quartzite]]. The village is very near to the Chhattisgarh border and surrounded by other villages like Chikhilapali, Kapilapur, Bausenpali and Attabira.

==Climate==

The village is situated at 21.47° north longitude and 83.34° east latitude and at a height of 649–682 feet above mean sea level. The highest temperature recorded in summer is 48.0 °C and it has an average rain fall of 1527 mm.

{{weather box
|location = Bhikampali
|metric first = yes
|single line = yes
|Jan record high C = 32
|Feb record high C = 35
|Mar record high C = 41
|Apr record high C = 43
|May record high C = 47
|Jun record high C = 46
|Jul record high C = 37
|Aug record high C = 35
|Sep record high C = 35
|Oct record high C = 36
|Nov record high C = 32
|Dec record high C = 31
|Jan high C = 28
|Feb high C = 30
|Mar high C = 34
|Apr high C = 40
|May high C = 42
|Jun high C = 38
|Jul high C = 31
|Aug high C = 31
|Sep high C = 31
|Oct high C = 31
|Nov high C = 30
|Dec high C = 28
|Jan low C = 12
|Feb low C = 15
|Mar low C = 18
|Apr low C = 24
|May low C = 27
|Jun low C = 28
|Jul low C = 24
|Aug low C = 25
|Sep low C = 24
|Oct low C = 21
|Nov low C = 16
|Dec low C = 12
|Jan record low C = 8
|Feb record low C = 8
|Mar record low C = 16
|Apr record low C = 18
|May record low C = 22
|Jun record low C = 22
|Jul record low C = 22
|Aug record low C = 22
|Sep record low C = 22
|Oct record low C = 15
|Nov record low C = 12
|Dec record low C = 7
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 18.6
|Feb precipitation mm = 21
|Mar precipitation mm= 13.5
|Apr precipitation mm= 21.3
|May precipitation mm= 42.2
|Jun precipitation mm= 221.0
|Jul precipitation mm= 377.4
|Aug precipitation mm= 409.6
|Sep precipitation mm= 241.9
|Oct precipitation mm= 58.7
|Nov precipitation mm= 13.8
|Dec precipitation mm= 6.0
|Jan humidity=61
|Feb humidity=55
|Mar humidity=45
|Apr humidity=40
|May humidity=40
|Jun humidity=61
|Jul humidity=86
|Aug humidity=86
|Sep humidity=85
|Oct humidity=77
|Nov humidity=67
|Dec humidity=64
|unit rain days=0.01
|Jan rain days=1.4
|Feb rain days=1.5
|Mar rain days=1.5
|Apr rain days=2.0
|May rain days=3.3
|Jun rain days=9.7
|Jul rain days=16.1
|Aug rain days=16.8
|Sep rain days=11.2
|Oct rain days=3.6
|Nov rain days=0.8
|Dec rain days=0.5
|source 1=Weatherbase<ref>{{cite web|title=Climate Data(Weatherbase) (Data for nearest city Jharsuguda is taken for approximation)|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weatherall.php3?s=68824&refer=&cityname=Jharsuguda-Orissa-India&units=metric|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref>
}}

==Transport==

The [[National Highway 130 (India)|National Highway 130]] (Old NH-200) (Raipur to Chandikhol) passes through the village. So it is well connected to the district headquarter Jharsuguda and nearest city [[Raigarh]] in Chhattisgarh via road. It is well connected to neighbouring villages through pukka roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gramya Sadak Yojna. Ferry service is available to neighbouring Bargarh and [[Sambalpur]] districts through Hirakud reservoir.
There is no railroad connectivity to the village as of now. The nearest major railway station is Raigarh at a distance of 22 km. The nearest major railway stations in Odisha are [[Belpahar]] (40 km) and Jharsuguda.

The nearest major Airports are [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Raipur]] and [[Kolkata]].

==Governance==

The village is governed under the [[Panchayati Raj]] system. Bhikamppali gram panchayat is the local administrative body for Bhikampali village. Electorally elected [[Sarpanch]] serves a term of 5 years as the head of the gram panchayat. Bhikampali comes under Lakhanpur Panchayat Samiti (Block). Lakhanpur is also the [[Tehsil]] office for the village. It is one of the five R.I. circles of Lakhanpur block having 34 villages under it.<ref name="auto"/> It comes within Brajarajnagar assembly constituency and Bargarh parliamentary constituency.

==Economy==

Traditionally, most of the villagers depend on farming for a livelihood. But from the past two decades, two major mines of TRL Krosaki<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trlkrosaki.com/manufacturing/our-mines.aspx|title=TRL Krosaki :: Manufacturing :: Our Mines|website=www.trlkrosaki.com|access-date=1 July 2016|archive-date=19 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919042531/http://www.trlkrosaki.com/manufacturing/our-mines.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> and OCL India<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.orissaminerals.gov.in/Mines/OperatingMines_Next.aspx?GL=ming&PL=1 |title=Directorate of Mines |access-date=1 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817225813/http://orissaminerals.gov.in/Mines/OperatingMines_Next.aspx?GL=ming&PL=1 |archive-date=17 August 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> are operational in the nearby Chhelia Pahad hill. These have provided alternate employment opportunities for the villagers and also prompted a real estate boom in the village.
There is a branch of Utkal Grameen Bank to cater to the banking needs of the villagers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ugb.co.in/branches.htm|title=Utkal Grameen Bank|website=ugb.co.in|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=25 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161125080510/http://ugb.co.in/branches.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> Also, a co-operative society bank branch is there in the village for agricultural financing.

==Demography==

Bhikampali village has a population of 920 of which 448 are males while 472 are females as per Population Census 2011.
In Bhikampali village population of children with age 0–6 is 112 which makes up 12.17% of total population of the village. Average Sex Ratio of Bhikampali village is 1054 which is higher than Odisha state average of 979. Child Sex Ratio for the Bhikampali as per census is 1000, higher than Odisha average of 941.<ref name="censusindia.gov.in"/>
Bhikampali village has higher literacy rate compared to Odisha. In 2011, the literacy rate of Bhikampali village was 72.90% compared to 72.87% of Odisha. In Bhikampali Male literacy stands at 86.73% while female literacy rate was 59.86%.

==Education==

Primary education is provided by Bhikampali Model Primary School under Odisha government. It is one of the reputed primary education institution in the area with students constantly doing well in district level over the years. The secondary education is provided by Bhikampali Panchayat High School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icbse.com/schools/panchayat-high-school-bhikampali/21020502501|title=Panchayat High School, Bhikampali, Bhikampali, Jharsuguda – Orissa|website=iCBSE}}</ref> affiliated to Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. Established in 1962, it is one of the oldest high school in the region.
The nearest tertiary educational institution is Mahima College, Bijapali.

==Health and social care==

A formal healthcare system for the village is non-existent. The nearest Primary Healthcare Centre is in the village Palasada<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dhsodisha.nic.in/?q=node/90|title=PHC – Directorate of Health Services|website=dhsodisha.nic.in}}</ref> which is around 5 km from the village. The nearest Secondary Healthcare Centre is at Lakhanpur (27 km) and Tertiary Healthcare facility is at Jharsuguda. Lack of proper health care facilities in the village forces the villagers to seek out Quacks in case of medical emergency. Odisha government aided 108 ambulance service is available in the village.

==Religion==

[[Hinduism]] is the prevalent religion of the village. Most of the village population is from Schedule Tribe (ST). Schedule Tribe (ST) constitutes 42.17% while Schedule Caste (SC) 8.80% of the total population in the village. Goddess Padmasini is the village deity.<ref name="censusindia.gov.in"/> There are temples for Goddess Padmasini, Goddess Samalei, Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman in the village.

==Culture and regular events==

[[Sambalpuri language|Sambalpuri]] is the native language of the village. Odia is widely used for official purpose. Being closer to Chhattisgarh, [[Laria language|Laria]] and [[Hindi]] languages are widely spoken and understood in the village. 'Danda Nrutya' and 'Dalkhai' are dance form practiced by the villagers. Like all over Odisha, Pakhal is the cuisine of choice. Festival likes Nuakhai, Pushpuni, Rath Yatra, Durga Puja, Ganesh Puja, Diwali and Holi are fervently celebrated in the village.
Nama Yangya and Nuakhai Bhetghat are other regular annual events in the village.

==Sport and leisure==

[[Cricket]] and [[association football|Football]] are by far the dominant sports of the village. Regular sporting events involving Cricket and Football are held in the village annually. The village Cricket and Football teams participate in various competitions held in the region. Other traditional sports like [[Kabaddi]], [[Kho kho]], Gilli Danda are also quite popular.
Sankirtan, Pala, Dramatic events and Fishing are the other forms of leisure for the villagers

==Tourism==

Only a decade old, the new Padmasini temple is a major tourist attraction. The nearby Ghanteswari Temple and boating facilities in Hirakud reservoir brings many people to the village.
All the temples of Padampur town got submerged after Hirakud dam was completed in 1957. Remnants of those temples submerged in Hirakud dam backwater are still present to this date. In the summer season, the receding water of the dam makes the structures become visible. The hidden treasures are a major attraction for the historians and civilians alike.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jharsugudazp.odishapr.gov.in/web/316_jharsuguda-district-panchayat/hidden/-/asset_publisher/tMn6waGjYWb6/content/padmasini-temple-of-padampur/1089299?redirect=http://www.jharsugudazp.odishapr.gov.in/|title=JHARSUGUDA-District Panchayat – National Panchayat Portal – Govt. of India|website=www.jharsugudazp.odishapr.gov.in|access-date=1 July 2016|archive-date=9 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809011149/http://www.jharsugudazp.odishapr.gov.in/web/316_jharsuguda-district-panchayat/hidden/-/asset_publisher/tMn6waGjYWb6/content/padmasini-temple-of-padampur/1089299?redirect=http://www.jharsugudazp.odishapr.gov.in/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The famous Koili Ghugar waterfall is just 15 km from the village.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jharsugudazp.odishapr.gov.in/web/316_jharsuguda-district-panchayat/hidden/-/asset_publisher/tMn6waGjYWb6/content/koilighughar-water-fall/1089299?redirect=http://www.jharsugudazp.odishapr.gov.in/|title=JHARSUGUDA-District Panchayat – National Panchayat Portal – Govt. of India|website=www.jharsugudazp.odishapr.gov.in|access-date=1 July 2016|archive-date=9 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809004834/http://www.jharsugudazp.odishapr.gov.in/web/316_jharsuguda-district-panchayat/hidden/-/asset_publisher/tMn6waGjYWb6/content/koilighughar-water-fall/1089299?redirect=http://www.jharsugudazp.odishapr.gov.in/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*Pin code Bhikampali [http://www.whereincity.com/india/pincode/orissa/jharsuguda.htm]
*Info about Bhikamapali [https://villageinfo.in/odisha/jharsuguda/rengali/bhikampali.html]
*Info about Bhikamapali [https://archive.today/20161221042434/http://naveenpatnaik.com/Bhikampali-Village-22539-3089.html]
*Info about Bhikamapali [http://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Jharsuguda/Lakhanpur/Bhikampali]
*Info about Bhikamapali [http://wikiedit.org/India/Bhikampali/118978/]

{{Jharsuguda district}}

[[Category:Villages in Jharsuguda district]]

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