Bijrawan - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Bijrawan is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Vijrawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijrawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijrawan is 455821. The village covers a total geographical area of 808.2 hectares and falls under the 473885 pincode. Badarwas is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bijrawan

As per Census 2011, Bijrawan village has a total population of 1,200 people, consisting of 626 males and 574 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 492 literate and 708 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 520 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,200626574
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227117110
Scheduled Castes (SC)288150138
Scheduled Tribes (ST)520252268
Literate Population492294198
Illiterate Population708332376

Nearby Villages of Bijrawan

Bijrawan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SandalSouth-East2.65 km
KishanpurNorth-West2.70 km
Rejha DangSouth2.97 km
SeeghanEast3.10 km
GudhalSouth-West3.19 km
KhiriyaNorth-West3.24 km
BhadronNorth3.81 km
AgraSouth-West4.06 km
Garak HusaniEast4.20 km
ChandoriyaSouth-East4.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bijrawan

Bijrawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badarwas, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarwas to Bijrawan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Bijrawan is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijrawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bijrawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bijrawan

Where is Bijrawan located?

Bijrawan village is located in Kolaras Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bijrawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Bijrawan is Vijrawan.

What is the pincode of Bijrawan?

The pincode of Bijrawan is 473885.

What is the population of Bijrawan?

Bijrawan has a total population of 1,200, including 626 males and 574 females.

How many households are there in Bijrawan?

There are 295 households in Bijrawan.

What is the literacy rate in Bijrawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijrawan is 41.00%. Male literacy is 46.96% and female literacy is 34.49%.