Bijasen - Ghansaur, Seoni
Bijasen is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Beejasen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijasen village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijasen is 496194. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.34 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Jabalpur is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.
Bijasen village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Bijasen
According to the 2011 Census, Bijasen village had a total population of 558 people, including 276 males and 282 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.87%, with male literacy at 69.30% and female literacy at 50.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 558 | 276 | 282 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 97 | 48 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 174 | 93 | 81 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 173 | 82 | 91 |
| Literate Population | 276 | 158 | 118 |
| Illiterate Population | 282 | 118 | 164 |
Nearby Villages of Bijasen
Bijasen is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Bijasen
Bijasen is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jabalpur to Bijasen is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Bijasen is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bijasen
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bijasen village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Bijasen
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bijasen village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bijasen
Where is Bijasen located?
Bijasen village is located in Ghansaur Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Bijasen?
The Gram Panchayat of Bijasen is Beejasen.
What is the pincode of Bijasen?
The pincode of Bijasen is 480997.
What is the population of Bijasen?
Bijasen had a total population of 558, including 276 males and 282 females.
How many households are there in Bijasen?
Bijasen had 165 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bijasen?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijasen was 59.87%. Male literacy was 69.30% and female literacy was 50.64%.