Bijekhor - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Bijekhor is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 79.1 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijekhor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijekhor is 309031. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.72 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bijekhor

According to the 2011 Census, Bijekhor village had a total population of 958 people, including 424 males and 534 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,259 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.37%, with male literacy at 52.47% and female literacy at 26.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijekhor

Bijekhor 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 Bijekhor

Public transport in the Bijekhor is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Bijekhor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Bijekhor is about 79.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijekhor

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

Health Facilities in Bijekhor

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

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