Bijahana - Hemgir, Sundargarh

Bijahana is a village situated in the Hemgir tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hemgir and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Jharpalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijahana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijahana is 383494. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 770024 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

Bijahana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bijahana

According to the 2011 Census, Bijahana village had a total population of 310 people, including 153 males and 157 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.04%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 60.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijahana

Bijahana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bijahana

Bijahana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Bijahana is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bijahana is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijahana

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

Health Facilities in Bijahana

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

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