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.
Bijekhor has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
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
Below is a concise population overview of Bijekhor as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 958 | 424 | 534 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 236 | 100 | 136 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 71 | 31 | 40 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 277 | 170 | 107 |
Illiterate Population | 681 | 254 | 427 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bijekhor village:
- The total population of Bijekhor village is around 958, including approximately 424 males and 534 females, with a sex ratio of 1259 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 236 children aged 0–6 years in Bijekhor village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Bijekhor village has 71 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Bijekhor village is about 28.91%, with male literacy at 40.09% and female literacy at 20.04%.
- There are around 195 households in Bijekhor village.
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.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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
- Where is Bijekhor located?
- Bijekhor village is situated in Islampur Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bijekhor?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bijekhor is Panditpota Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Bijekhor?
- The pincode of Bijekhor is 733202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Bijekhor as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bijekhor is 958, with 424 males and 534 females.
- How many households are there in Bijekhor as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Bijekhor village has a total of 195 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Bijekhor as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bijekhor is 28.91%. The male literacy rate is 40.09%, while the female literacy rate is 20.04%.