Bijipur - Nimapada, Puri

Bijipur is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Aerisandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijipur is 409030. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 752106 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bijipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bijipur village had a total population of 1,350 people, including 698 males and 652 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.69%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 81.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijipur

Bijipur 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 Bijipur

Bijipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Bijipur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bijipur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijipur

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

Health Facilities in Bijipur

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

FAQs about Bijipur