Bijemal Village - Pithora, Mahasamund

Bijemal is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bijemal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijemal is 446439. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.81 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bijemal

As per Census 2011, Bijemal village has a total population of 763 people, consisting of 366 males and 397 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 450 literate and 313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 398 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijemal

Bijemal 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 Bijemal

Bijemal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Bijemal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bijemal is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijemal

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

Health Facilities in Bijemal

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

FAQs about Bijemal