Bagaijor - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Bagaijor is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Pretendih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagaijor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagaijor is 445896. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.53 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bagaijor

As per Census 2011, Bagaijor village has a total population of 948 people, consisting of 474 males and 474 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 585 literate and 363 illiterate residents. Additionally, 213 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 232 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population948474474
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1084860
Scheduled Castes (SC)213106107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)232113119
Literate Population585328257
Illiterate Population363146217

Nearby Villages of Bagaijor

Bagaijor 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)
PretandihNorth-West1.63 km
KendudharNorth-East1.90 km
BalsiSouth-East2.03 km
BarihapaliSouth-West2.23 km
BhikhapaliEast2.63 km
MokhaputkaWest2.77 km
LukaparaSouth-West2.82 km
KotendarhaNorth3.26 km
KokadiEast3.34 km
KankewaWest3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bagaijor

Bagaijor 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 Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Bagaijor is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bagaijor is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagaijor

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

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

Health Facilities in Bagaijor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bagaijor

Where is Bagaijor located?

Bagaijor village is located in Saraipali Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bagaijor?

The Gram Panchayat of Bagaijor is Pretendih.

What is the pincode of Bagaijor?

The pincode of Bagaijor is 493558.

What is the population of Bagaijor?

Bagaijor has a total population of 948, including 474 males and 474 females.

How many households are there in Bagaijor?

There are 213 households in Bagaijor.

What is the literacy rate in Bagaijor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagaijor is 61.71%. Male literacy is 69.20% and female literacy is 54.22%.