Bijakhaman - Rairakhol, Sambalpur
Bijakhaman is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Badbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijakhaman village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijakhaman is 382439. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Bijakhaman village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bijakhaman
Bijakhaman 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Pandaripathar | South | 1.17 km |
| Damgarh | East | 1.34 km |
| Ladubahal | South-East | 1.81 km |
| Jharamunda | East | 2.75 km |
| Tal | South-West | 2.85 km |
| Khandahata | South-East | 3.16 km |
| Badbahal | East | 3.47 km |
| Badmal (badmal Ratna) | North-West | 3.97 km |
| Tileimal | East | 4.28 km |
| Narayanpur | East | 4.30 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bijakhaman
The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Bijakhaman is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Bijakhaman is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Bijakhaman
Where is Bijakhaman located?
Bijakhaman village is located in Rairakhol Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bijakhaman?
The Gram Panchayat of Bijakhaman is Badbahal.
What is the pincode of Bijakhaman?
The pincode of Bijakhaman is 768106.