Bijagad - Lanji, Balaghat

Bijagad is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Belgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijagad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijagad is 498560. The village covers a total geographical area of 802.34 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bijagad

According to the 2011 Census, Bijagad village had a total population of 436 people, including 205 males and 231 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.29%, with male literacy at 66.46% and female literacy at 47.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijagad

Bijagad 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 Bijagad

Bijagad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Bijagad is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Bijagad is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijagad

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

Health Facilities in Bijagad

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

FAQs about Bijagad