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

According to the 2011 Census, Bijepur village had a total population of 2,089 people, including 1,049 males and 1,040 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.91%, with male literacy at 78.39% and female literacy at 55.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bijepur