Baijanath - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Baijanath is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Baijanath village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baijanath is 213972. The village covers a total geographical area of 1502.81 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Baijanath

As per Census 2011, Baijanath village has a total population of 816 people, consisting of 415 males and 401 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 383 literate and 433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 707 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population816415401
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1568274
Scheduled Tribes (ST)707360347
Literate Population383261122
Illiterate Population433154279

Nearby Villages of Baijanath

Baijanath 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)
PalpalNorth-East2.03 km
DeenariWest2.05 km
RamapurSouth3.25 km
KeotamNorth4.67 km
KaraundiyaWest4.69 km
KashiEast4.92 km
ShilthamNorth-West5.34 km
PatanaNorth-West5.65 km
CharkaNorth-West5.65 km
DhoshraNorth-East5.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baijanath

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baijanath. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Baijanath is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Baijanath is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baijanath

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Baijanath

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

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

FAQs about Baijanath

Where is Baijanath located?

Baijanath village is located in Robertsganj Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baijanath?

Baijanath is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Baijanath?

The pincode of Baijanath is 231213.

What is the population of Baijanath?

Baijanath has a total population of 816, including 415 males and 401 females.

How many households are there in Baijanath?

There are 159 households in Baijanath.

What is the literacy rate in Baijanath?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baijanath is 46.94%. Male literacy is 62.89% and female literacy is 30.42%.