Baijnathnagar - Bhatgaon, Surajpur

Baijnathnagar is a village situated in the Bhatgaon tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Bhaiyathan and around 45 km from Ambikapur. Baijnathpur - B serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baijnathnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baijnathnagar is 432779. The village covers a total geographical area of 602.37 hectares and falls under the 497231 pincode. Bishrampur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Baijnathnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Baijnathnagar village had a total population of 1,522 people, including 760 males and 762 females, living in 422 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.06%, with male literacy at 69.86% and female literacy at 52.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Baijnathnagar

Baijnathnagar 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 Baijnathnagar

Baijnathnagar 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 Karonji, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bishrampur to Baijnathnagar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Baijnathnagar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baijnathnagar

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

Health Facilities in Baijnathnagar

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

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