Bijhouri - Pandariya, Kabeerdham

Bijhouri is a village situated in the Pandariya tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandariya and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Dullapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijhouri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijhouri is 439860. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.03 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bijhouri

According to the 2011 Census, Bijhouri village had a total population of 381 people, including 175 males and 206 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 1,177 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.62%, with male literacy at 67.61% and female literacy at 46.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijhouri

Bijhouri 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 Bijhouri

Bijhouri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khongsara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandariya to Bijhouri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Bijhouri is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijhouri

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

Health Facilities in Bijhouri

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

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