Bhejiguda - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Bhejiguda is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bhejiguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhejiguda is 424118. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bhejiguda

As per Census 2011, Bhejiguda village has a total population of 721 people, consisting of 365 males and 356 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 389 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 336 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhejiguda

Bhejiguda 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 Bhejiguda

Bhejiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bhejiguda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhejiguda is about 59 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 Bhejiguda

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

Health Facilities in Bhejiguda

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

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