Baijhal - Gumma, Gajapati

Baijhal is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Serango and around 45 km from Paralakhemundi. Baijhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baijhal is 414381. The village covers a total geographical area of 1098 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Baijhal

As per Census 2011, Baijhal village has a total population of 1,201 people, consisting of 555 males and 646 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 1,163 females per 1,000 males. There are 218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 508 literate and 693 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,185 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baijhal

Baijhal 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 Baijhal

Baijhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bansadhara Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Baijhal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Baijhal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baijhal

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

Health Facilities in Baijhal

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

FAQs about Baijhal