Baijanpuri - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Baijanpuri is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Baijanpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baijanpuri is 447604. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.03 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Baijanpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Baijanpuri village had a total population of 1,666 people, including 837 males and 829 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.76%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 61.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 956.

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

Nearby Villages of Baijanpuri

Baijanpuri 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 Baijanpuri

Baijanpuri 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Baijanpuri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Baijanpuri 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 Baijanpuri

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

Health Facilities in Baijanpuri

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

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