Bijekhor

Bijekhor is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.9km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 79.1km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Panditpota Ii is the gram panchayat of Bijekhor village.

Here you can discover what makes Bijekhor unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bijekhor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bijekhor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bijekhor is 309031. The village spans a total geographical area of 200.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733202. Islampur is nearest town to Bijekhor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bijekhor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bijekhor

Population of Bijekhor

According to the 2011 Census, Bijekhor has a total population of about 958, with approximately 424 males and 534 females. The sex ratio is around 1259 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 236 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 71 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 28.91%, with male literacy at about 40.09% and female literacy near 20.04%. There are around 195 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bijekhor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bijekhor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bijekhor. As per the 2011 stats, Bijekhor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bijekhor

Knowing the nearby villages of Bijekhor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bijekhor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bijekhor