Bijepur - Titlagarh, Balangir

Bijepur is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bijepur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijepur is 421594. The village covers a total geographical area of 460 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bijepur

As per Census 2011, Bijepur village has a total population of 2,089 people, consisting of 1,049 males and 1,040 females. The village has 581 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,215 literate and 874 illiterate residents. Additionally, 465 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 251 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bijepur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0891,0491,040
Child Population (0–6 yrs)273142131
Scheduled Castes (SC)465230235
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251117134
Literate Population1,215711504
Illiterate Population874338536

Nearby Villages of Bijepur

Bijepur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RigdolSouth-West1.56 km
TarasingNorth-East2.19 km
ShishakaniWest2.26 km
GhughurpalaNorth-West2.34 km
BineikelaSouth2.47 km
ThubudingNorth2.56 km
KarlapadaWest2.80 km
GhatpadaSouth-East2.94 km
KinerkelaSouth-East3.10 km
KashrupadaSouth3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bijepur

Bijepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikir, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Bijepur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bijepur is about 58 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 Bijepur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bijepur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bijepur

Where is Bijepur located?

Bijepur village is located in Titlagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bijepur?

Bijepur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bijepur?

The pincode of Bijepur is 767033.

What is the population of Bijepur?

Bijepur has a total population of 2,089, including 1,049 males and 1,040 females.

How many households are there in Bijepur?

There are 581 households in Bijepur.

What is the literacy rate in Bijepur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijepur is 58.16%. Male literacy is 67.78% and female literacy is 48.46%.