Bijwar - Hatta, Damoh

Bijwar is a village situated in the Hatta tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatta and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Bijwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijwar is 461813. The village covers a total geographical area of 662.63 hectares and falls under the 470775 pincode. Hatta is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bijwar

According to the 2011 Census, Bijwar village had a total population of 1,216 people, including 641 males and 575 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.38%, with male literacy at 76.70% and female literacy at 56.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijwar

Bijwar 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 Bijwar

Bijwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratangaon, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hatta to Bijwar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Bijwar is about 59 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 Bijwar

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

Health Facilities in Bijwar

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

FAQs about Bijwar