Bijri - Banda, Sagar

Bijri is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Bijri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijri is 460246. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.84 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Bijri

According to the 2011 Census, Bijri village had a total population of 1,084 people, including 597 males and 487 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.68%, with male literacy at 85.40% and female literacy at 61.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijri

Bijri 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 Bijri

Bijri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ganeshganj, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Bijri is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Bijri is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijri

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

Health Facilities in Bijri

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

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