Bajikhol - Sonapur, Sonepur

Bajikhol is a village situated in the Sonapur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Dunguripali and around 25 km from Subarnapur. Rengali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajikhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajikhol is 418977. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 767023 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bajikhol

According to the 2011 Census, Bajikhol village had a total population of 151 people, including 77 males and 74 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 84.85% and female literacy at 43.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Bajikhol

Bajikhol 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 Bajikhol

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bajikhol. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Bajikhol is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Bajikhol is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajikhol

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

Health Facilities in Bajikhol

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

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