Bijari - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Bijari is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Patrapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijari is 434715. The village covers a total geographical area of 327 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bijari

According to the 2011 Census, Bijari village had a total population of 422 people, including 205 males and 217 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.95%, with male literacy at 79.78% and female literacy at 64.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijari

Bijari 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 Bijari

Bijari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Bijari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bijari is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijari

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

Health Facilities in Bijari

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

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