Bijegopalapur - Surada, Ganjam
Bijegopalapur is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surada and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Hukuma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijegopalapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijegopalapur is 410862. The village covers a total geographical area of 7 hectares and falls under the 761108 pincode. Surada is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Bijegopalapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Surada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bijegopalapur
Bijegopalapur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bijayagopalapur | North-West | 0.48 km |
| Bhaliapada | North-West | 1.49 km |
| Jhuntiapalli | North | 1.90 km |
| Muliapalli | North-East | 2.35 km |
| Madhuapalli | South-West | 2.37 km |
| Bahukapalli | North-West | 2.38 km |
| Suradareservoir | South-East | 2.68 km |
| Hukuma | South-West | 3.18 km |
| B.kotibadi | North | 3.52 km |
| Sorisabili | North-East | 3.72 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bijegopalapur
Bijegopalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surada to Bijegopalapur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bijegopalapur is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bijegopalapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bijegopalapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Bijegopalapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bijegopalapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Bijegopalapur
Where is Bijegopalapur located?
Bijegopalapur village is located in Surada Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bijegopalapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Bijegopalapur is Hukuma.
What is the pincode of Bijegopalapur?
The pincode of Bijegopalapur is 761108.