Baij - Katthiwara, Alirajpur

Baij is a village situated in the Katthiwara tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 58 km from Alirajpur and around 58 km from Alirajpur. Baij village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baij is 505134. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.36 hectares and falls under the 457885 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Baij

According to the 2011 Census, Baij village had a total population of 297 people, including 148 males and 149 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.17%, with male literacy at 30.00% and female literacy at 16.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Baij

Baij 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 Baij

Baij 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 Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Baij is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Baij is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baij

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

Health Facilities in Baij

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

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