Bijali - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Bijali is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 58 km from Brahmanigaon and around 158 km from Phulbani. Hatimunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijali is 417262. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 98 km away.

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

Population of Bijali

According to the 2011 Census, Bijali village had a total population of 187 people, including 96 males and 91 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.36%, with male literacy at 22.97% and female literacy at 11.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijali

Bijali 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 Bijali

Public transport in the Bijali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Bijali is about 98 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Bijali is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijali

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

Health Facilities in Bijali

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

FAQs about Bijali