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

As per Census 2011, Baij village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 148 males and 149 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 60 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 273 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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