Bijora - Baihar, Balaghat

Bijora is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Mohbatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijora is 497977. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.34 hectares and falls under the 481111 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bijora

According to the 2011 Census, Bijora village had a total population of 477 people, including 231 males and 246 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.74%, with male literacy at 63.86% and female literacy at 45.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijora

Bijora 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 Bijora

Bijora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parakheda, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Bijora is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Bijora is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijora

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

Health Facilities in Bijora

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

FAQs about Bijora