Bijepur - Khariar, Nuapada

Bijepur is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Mandosil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijepur is 421994. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Bijepur

According to the 2011 Census, Bijepur village had a total population of 561 people, including 301 males and 260 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.45%, with male literacy at 74.90% and female literacy at 41.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijepur

Bijepur 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 Bijepur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bijepur. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Bijepur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Bijepur 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 Bijepur

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

Health Facilities in Bijepur

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

FAQs about Bijepur