Bijaha - Beohari, Shahdol

Bijaha is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Barhatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijaha is 501013. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.25 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bijaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bijaha

As per Census 2011, Bijaha village has a total population of 1,482 people, consisting of 795 males and 687 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 845 literate and 637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 313 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bijaha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bijaha

Bijaha 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 Bijaha

Bijaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Bijaha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Bijaha is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijaha

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

Health Facilities in Bijaha

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

FAQs about Bijaha