Bijipur - Athmallik, Angul

Bijipur is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Athmallik and around 116 km from Anugul . Kudagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijipur is 404774. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bijipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bijipur village had a total population of 259 people, including 135 males and 124 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.34%, with male literacy at 42.02% and female literacy at 38.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijipur

Bijipur 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 Bijipur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bijipur. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Bijipur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bijipur is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijipur

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

Health Facilities in Bijipur

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

FAQs about Bijipur