Bijora - Begamganj, Raisen

Bijora is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Pandajhir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijora is 484130. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.02 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 11 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 Silwani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bijora

According to the 2011 Census, Bijora village had a total population of 669 people, including 347 males and 322 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.49%, with male literacy at 78.17% and female literacy at 62.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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 Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Bijora is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Bijora is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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