Bijapal - Chhura, Gariyaband

Bijapal is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Chhura and around 45 km from Raipur. Birnibahra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijapal is 445214. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.28 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bijapal

As per Census 2011, Bijapal village has a total population of 475 people, consisting of 226 males and 249 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 237 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijapal

Bijapal 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 Bijapal

Bijapal 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 Bhimkhoj, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Bijapal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Bijapal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijapal

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

Health Facilities in Bijapal

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

FAQs about Bijapal