Bijamal - Muribahal, Balangir

Bijamal is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from Saintala and around 61 km from Balangir. Gudighat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijamal is 421113. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bijamal

According to the 2011 Census, Bijamal village had a total population of 328 people, including 153 males and 175 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.93%, with male literacy at 77.52% and female literacy at 45.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijamal

Bijamal 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 Bijamal

Bijamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Bijamal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bijamal is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijamal

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

Health Facilities in Bijamal

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

FAQs about Bijamal