Vijawar - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Vijawar is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Vijawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vijawar is 213878. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.83 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Robertsganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Vijawar 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 Vijawar

According to the 2011 Census, Vijawar village had a total population of 1,107 people, including 580 males and 527 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.66%, with male literacy at 75.74% and female literacy at 46.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Vijawar

Vijawar 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 Vijawar

Vijawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertsganj to Vijawar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Vijawar is about 35 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 Vijawar

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

Health Facilities in Vijawar

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

FAQs about Vijawar