Bijadevi - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Bijadevi is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Bijgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijadevi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijadevi is 525862. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.91 hectares and falls under the 425416 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bijadevi

According to the 2011 Census, Bijadevi village had a total population of 901 people, including 457 males and 444 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.50%, with male literacy at 73.13% and female literacy at 41.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 901.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijadevi

Bijadevi 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 Bijadevi

Public transport in the Bijadevi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khandbaara, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Bijadevi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Bijadevi is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijadevi

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

Health Facilities in Bijadevi

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

FAQs about Bijadevi