Baijnath - Kasdol, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Baijnath is a village situated in the Kasdol tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Kasdol and around 132 km from Raipur. Baijnath village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baijnath is 444049. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.58 hectares and falls under the 493344 pincode. Kasdol is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Baijnath village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kasdol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baijnath

According to the 2011 Census, Baijnath village had a total population of 1,857 people, including 943 males and 914 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.81%, with male literacy at 85.01% and female literacy at 58.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342.

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

Nearby Villages of Baijnath

Baijnath 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 Baijnath

Baijnath is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasdol to Baijnath is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Baijnath is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baijnath

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

Health Facilities in Baijnath

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

FAQs about Baijnath