Babijor - Deogaon, Balangir

Babijor is a village situated in the Deogaon tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Tushura and around 29 km from Balangir. Udar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babijor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babijor is 420395. The village covers a total geographical area of 486 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Babijor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolangir Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Babijor

According to the 2011 Census, Babijor village had a total population of 862 people, including 413 males and 449 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.14%, with male literacy at 66.39% and female literacy at 50.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Babijor

Babijor 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 Babijor

Babijor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Babijor is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Babijor is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babijor

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

Health Facilities in Babijor

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

FAQs about Babijor