Bijaligavhan - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Bijaligavhan is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Bhijarigavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijaligavhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijaligavhan is 525040. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.02 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bijaligavhan

As per Census 2011, Bijaligavhan village has a total population of 1,417 people, consisting of 680 males and 737 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 938 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,417 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijaligavhan

Bijaligavhan 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 Bijaligavhan

Bijaligavhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhekvad, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Bijaligavhan is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Bijaligavhan is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijaligavhan

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

Health Facilities in Bijaligavhan

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

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