Bijaspur - Shorapur, Yadgir

Bijaspur is a village situated in the Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shorapur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Arkera.k serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijaspur is 621051. The village covers a total geographical area of 822.13 hectares and falls under the 585304 pincode. Shorapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bijaspur

As per Census 2011, Bijaspur village has a total population of 2,440 people, consisting of 1,218 males and 1,222 females. The village has 442 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,333 literate and 1,107 illiterate residents. Additionally, 820 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 545 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4401,2181,222
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316163153
Scheduled Castes (SC)820403417
Scheduled Tribes (ST)545272273
Literate Population1,333787546
Illiterate Population1,107431676

Nearby Villages of Bijaspur

Bijaspur 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)
KatamanhalliEast2.05 km
Arkera KhalsaSouth-West2.13 km
MandgalliNorth2.28 km
ParsapurSouth-East3.18 km
KongandaNorth3.60 km
SawoorEast3.99 km
ShardahalliNorth-West4.36 km
Vankihal -South-West4.79 km
HalgeraSouth4.85 km
BeernurEast5.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bijaspur

Public transport in the Bijaspur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thangundi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shorapur to Bijaspur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Bijaspur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijaspur

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

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

Health Facilities in Bijaspur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bijaspur

Where is Bijaspur located?

Bijaspur village is located in Shorapur Taluka, Yadgir district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bijaspur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bijaspur is Arkera.k.

What is the pincode of Bijaspur?

The pincode of Bijaspur is 585304.

What is the population of Bijaspur?

Bijaspur has a total population of 2,440, including 1,218 males and 1,222 females.

How many households are there in Bijaspur?

There are 442 households in Bijaspur.

What is the literacy rate in Bijaspur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijaspur is 54.63%. Male literacy is 64.61% and female literacy is 44.68%.