Bijgaon - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Bijgaon is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Bijgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijgaon is 525880. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.47 hectares and falls under the 425416 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bijgaon 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 Bijgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bijgaon village had a total population of 986 people, including 485 males and 501 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.85%, with male literacy at 76.76% and female literacy at 47.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 979.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijgaon

Bijgaon 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 Bijgaon

Bijgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khandbaara, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Bijgaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Bijgaon is about 19 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 Bijgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bijgaon

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

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