Bijna - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Bijna is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Bijna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijna is 489753. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.38 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Bijna

According to the 2011 Census, Bijna village had a total population of 857 people, including 454 males and 403 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.58%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 66.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijna

Bijna 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 Bijna

Bijna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Bijna is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Bijna is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijna

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

Health Facilities in Bijna

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

FAQs about Bijna