Bijakhaman - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Bijakhaman is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Buchukupara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijakhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijakhaman is 384240. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Rajgangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bijakhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Bijakhaman village had a total population of 630 people, including 307 males and 323 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.33%, with male literacy at 45.00% and female literacy at 31.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 617.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bijakhaman

Public transport in the Bijakhaman is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonakhan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Bijakhaman is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bijakhaman 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 Bijakhaman

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

Health Facilities in Bijakhaman

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

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