Bijapur

Bijapur is a village located in Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Boriguma (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Bijapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Bijapur unique in its vibrant Boriguma-Koraput region. You’ll see Bijapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bijapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bijapur is 428250. The village spans a total geographical area of 323 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764056. Sunabeda is nearest town to Bijapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bijapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kotpad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bijapur

Population of Bijapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bijapur has a total population of about 1,251, with approximately 628 males and 623 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 180 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 280 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 285. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.72%, with male literacy at about 60.03% and female literacy near 43.34%. There are around 304 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bijapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bijapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bijapur. As per the 2011 stats, Bijapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bijapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bijapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bijapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bijapur