Bijnapur - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Bijnapur is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Bijnapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijnapur is 440555. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.12 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bijnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bijnapur village had a total population of 1,213 people, including 639 males and 574 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.76%, with male literacy at 79.41% and female literacy at 52.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijnapur

Bijnapur 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 Bijnapur

Bijnapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Bijnapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bijnapur is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijnapur

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

Health Facilities in Bijnapur

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

FAQs about Bijnapur