Bijepur - Muniguda, Rayagada

Bijepur is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 108 km from Ambadala and around 89 km from Rayagada . Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijepur is 424664. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 44 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 Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bijepur

According to the 2011 Census, Bijepur village had a total population of 331 people, including 164 males and 167 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.06%, with male literacy at 47.86% and female literacy at 28.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Bijepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bijepur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bijepur is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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