Bijadihi - Bisra, Sundargarh

Bijadihi is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Jamsera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijadihi is 384521. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bijadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Bijadihi village had a total population of 1,467 people, including 572 males and 895 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,565 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.05%, with male literacy at 78.56% and female literacy at 71.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,360.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,467572895
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1457372
Scheduled Castes (SC)808
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,360535825
Literate Population979392587
Illiterate Population488180308

Nearby Villages of Bijadihi

Bijadihi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BangurkelaNorth-East1.58 km
SantoshpurSouth-East1.73 km
PograbahalSouth-West2.57 km
RatakhandiEast2.61 km
PanposhWest2.64 km
JabaghatWest2.67 km
LendraNorth2.88 km
DhodhariNorth-East3.46 km
SarubahalEast3.54 km
KapatmundaSouth3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bijadihi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bijadihi. The nearest railway station is A-cabin Bondamunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Bijadihi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bijadihi is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijadihi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bijadihi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bijadihi

Where is Bijadihi located?

Bijadihi village is located in Bisra Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bijadihi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bijadihi is Jamsera.

What is the pincode of Bijadihi?

The pincode of Bijadihi is 770036.

What is the population of Bijadihi?

Bijadihi had a total population of 1,467, including 572 males and 895 females.

How many households are there in Bijadihi?

Bijadihi had 226 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bijadihi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijadihi was 74.05%. Male literacy was 78.56% and female literacy was 71.32%.