Bijarapali (Banjkata) - Pithora, Mahasamund

Bijarapali (Banjkata) is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Muda Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijarapali (Banjkata) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijarapali (Banjkata) is 446328. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.58 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Bijarapali (Banjkata)

As per Census 2011, Bijarapali (Banjkata) village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 270 males and 294 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 370 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 231 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bijarapali (Banjkata) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population564270294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733538
Scheduled Castes (SC)341618
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231103128
Literate Population370198172
Illiterate Population19472122

Nearby Villages of Bijarapali (Banjkata)

Bijarapali (Banjkata) 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BitangipaliSouth-East1.46 km
MudagaonSouth1.63 km
Banskata (banjkata)South-West1.84 km
BadhaipaliNorth-West2.17 km
KhedigaonSouth-East2.22 km
MohdaNorth2.42 km
GahanabhathaSouth3.19 km
ChaukbedaSouth3.25 km
ShikaripaliSouth-West3.30 km
BhurkoniEast3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bijarapali (Banjkata)

Bijarapali (Banjkata) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Bijarapali (Banjkata) is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bijarapali (Banjkata) is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijarapali (Banjkata)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bijarapali (Banjkata)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Bijarapali (Banjkata)

Where is Bijarapali (Banjkata) located?

Bijarapali (Banjkata) village is located in Pithora Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bijarapali (Banjkata)?

The Gram Panchayat of Bijarapali (Banjkata) is Muda Gaon.

What is the pincode of Bijarapali (Banjkata)?

The pincode of Bijarapali (Banjkata) is 493449.

What is the population of Bijarapali (Banjkata)?

Bijarapali (Banjkata) has a total population of 564, including 270 males and 294 females.

How many households are there in Bijarapali (Banjkata)?

There are 155 households in Bijarapali (Banjkata).

What is the literacy rate in Bijarapali (Banjkata)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijarapali (Banjkata) is 65.60%. Male literacy is 73.33% and female literacy is 58.50%.