Bijori - Mungaoli, Ashoknagar

Bijori is a village situated in the Mungaoli tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mungaoli and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Moodra Mungaoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijori is 500704. The village covers a total geographical area of 600 hectares and falls under the 473444 pincode. Mungaoli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bijori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bijori

According to the 2011 Census, Bijori village had a total population of 493 people, including 257 males and 236 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.61%, with male literacy at 74.19% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 277.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population493257236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874047
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)277138139
Literate Population24216181
Illiterate Population25196155

Nearby Villages of Bijori

Bijori 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)
SattidehNorth-West0.79 km
RichhaSouth-East1.47 km
SonaiWest1.88 km
ToriSouth-East2.51 km
Mundra MungaoliSouth-West2.67 km
AmancharNorth3.29 km
HinnodaSouth3.36 km
SehpuraSouth-West3.87 km
NagriyaSouth-East4.02 km
ChinkupurWest4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bijori

Bijori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mungaoli, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungaoli to Bijori is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Bijori is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bijori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bijori

Where is Bijori located?

Bijori village is located in Mungaoli Tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bijori?

The Gram Panchayat of Bijori is Moodra Mungaoli.

What is the pincode of Bijori?

The pincode of Bijori is 473444.

What is the population of Bijori?

Bijori had a total population of 493, including 257 males and 236 females.

How many households are there in Bijori?

Bijori had 113 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bijori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijori was 59.61%. Male literacy was 74.19% and female literacy was 42.86%.