Bijora - Daundilohara, Balod

Bijora is a village situated in the Daundilohara tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Dondiluhara and around 64 km from Durg. Bijoura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijora is 443045. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.89 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Dondiluhara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bijora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dondi Lohara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bijora

According to the 2011 Census, Bijora village had a total population of 870 people, including 430 males and 440 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.63%, with male literacy at 92.82% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 659.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bijora

Bijora is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bijora

Bijora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balod, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondiluhara to Bijora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Bijora is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijora

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bijora village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bijora

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bijora village are given below:

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