Bijamara - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Bijamara is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 56 km from Jayapatna and around 72 km from Bhawanipatna. Bijamara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijamara is 424156. The village covers a total geographical area of 554 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Bijamara

As per Census 2011, Bijamara village has a total population of 2,573 people, consisting of 1,299 males and 1,274 females. The village has 665 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,509 literate and 1,064 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,075 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijamara

Bijamara 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 Bijamara

Bijamara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bijamara is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bijamara is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijamara

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

Health Facilities in Bijamara

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

FAQs about Bijamara