Bihiriya - Chhapara, Seoni

Bihiriya is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bihiriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihiriya is 496070. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.5 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bihiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Bihiriya village had a total population of 1,580 people, including 806 males and 774 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.71%, with male literacy at 71.39% and female literacy at 57.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Bihiriya

Bihiriya 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 Bihiriya

Bihiriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Bihiriya is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Bihiriya is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bihiriya

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

Health Facilities in Bihiriya

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

FAQs about Bihiriya