Paijani Village - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Paijani is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Baloda Bazar and around 102 km from Raipur. Paijani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paijani is 443803. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.56 hectares and falls under the 493526 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Paijani 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 Paijani

As per Census 2011, Paijani village has a total population of 2,034 people, consisting of 1,009 males and 1,025 females. The village has 409 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 370 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,271 literate and 763 illiterate residents. Additionally, 502 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paijani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paijani

Paijani 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 Paijani

Paijani 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 Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Paijani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Paijani is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paijani

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

Health Facilities in Paijani

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

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