Bijahara - Iglas, Aligarh

Bijahara is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Naglachura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijahara is 122834. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.62 hectares and falls under the 202124 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bijahara

As per Census 2011, Bijahara village has a total population of 817 people, consisting of 439 males and 378 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bijahara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population817439378
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1347658
Scheduled Castes (SC)1105555
Literate Population410252158
Illiterate Population407187220

Nearby Villages of Bijahara

Bijahara 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)
NaglachuraNorth0.88 km
Rustampur KhojanEast1.08 km
KauakheraNorth-East1.11 km
AgoranaSouth1.23 km
Rustampur GotanaSouth-East1.37 km
MuhrainiNorth-West1.42 km
BobalaNorth1.72 km
JirauliSouth-East1.79 km
ManoharpurSouth-West1.91 km
NavalpurWest1.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bijahara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bijahara. The nearest railway station is Mandrak, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Bijahara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Bijahara is about 20 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 Bijahara

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

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

Health Facilities in Bijahara

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

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

FAQs about Bijahara

Where is Bijahara located?

Bijahara village is located in Iglas Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bijahara?

The Gram Panchayat of Bijahara is Naglachura.

What is the pincode of Bijahara?

The pincode of Bijahara is 202124.

What is the population of Bijahara?

Bijahara has a total population of 817, including 439 males and 378 females.

How many households are there in Bijahara?

There are 145 households in Bijahara.

What is the literacy rate in Bijahara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijahara is 50.18%. Male literacy is 57.40% and female literacy is 41.80%.