Bijawan Kalan - Berasia, Bhopal

Bijawan Kalan is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Megra Naveen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijawan Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijawan Kalan is 482085. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.22 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bijawan Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Bijawan Kalan village had a total population of 704 people, including 377 males and 327 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.01%, with male literacy at 55.08% and female literacy at 31.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijawan Kalan

Bijawan Kalan 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 Bijawan Kalan

Bijawan Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kachnaria, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Bijawan Kalan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Bijawan Kalan is about 70 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 Bijawan Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Bijawan Kalan

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

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