Bijepur

This article is about the village in Orissa, India. For its namesake village, see Bijepur.

Bijepur
Town/Village
Country	India
State	Orissa
District	Bargarh
Elevation	189 m (620 ft)
Population  (N/A)
• Total	Approximate population for 7 km radius: 31,253
Languages
• Official	Kosli/Sambalpuri
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	768032
Website	N/A

Bijepur, is a town and a block in Bargarh district in the state of Orissa, India. Its geographical coordinates are 21° 12' 0" North & 83° 28' 0" East.

Geography

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Bijepur (Satellite Image)

Bijepur is a populated place in the region of western Odisha, the country of India with a coordinates of 21°12'0"N & 83°28'0"E and an average elevation of 189 meter above sea level. It is situated 27KM towards west of Bargarh town. The area is mildly densely populated with 253 people per km2 . The nearest town larger than 50,000 inhabitants takes about 0:42 hour by local transportation.

An estimated 5.45% of the children below 5 years old are underweight, with a mortality of 118 per 1,000 births. Near By Villages of this Village with distance are Jaring(2.4 k.m.), Kanapali(3.8 k.m.), Pada(5.4 k.m.), Bandhpali(5.4 k.m.), Pahandi(7.5 k.m.). Nearest Towns are Bijepur(0 k.m.), Barpali(12.1 k.m.), Sohella(12.5 k.m.), Bargarh(26.7 k.m.), Badbausen, Badbramahani, Bairakhapali, Beniachal, Bhatigaon, Bijepur..... are the villages along with this village in the same Bijepur Tehsil.

Nature

Bijepur has a humid (> 0.65 p/pet) climate. The land area is totally cultivated, not much natural vegetation is left. The landscape is mostly covered with irrigated croplands. The climate is classified as a tropical savanna (winter dry season), , with a subtropical moist forest biozone . The soil in the area is high in lixisols (lx), soil with clay-enriched lower horizon, low cec, and high saturation of bases.

Nature Hazards

Bijepur can have low impact (v or less) earthquakes (on average one every 50 years), with occurances at <5 Richter. When an earthquake occurs, it may be felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few people during the day. At night, some people may be awakened. There is a medium-high occurence of periods with extreme drought. Flooding risk is medium. There is a low chance of cyclones hitting Bijepur.

Demographics

As of India census, Bijepur had a population of 31253 (Approximate population for 7 km radius). Males constitute 50% of the population and females also 50%. Bijepur has an average literacy rate of 53%, less than the national average of 59.5%. Other than the Sambalpuri(Kosali) speaking people who form the majority, the town has a significant Marwari community who have migrated and settled down. Within the Sambalpuri speaking population, the major communities are Kuiltas, Dumals Agharias, Bhulias/Mehers (the weavers), Brahmins etc. Kuiltas and Dumals are presumed to be an offshoot of the original Chasa(agrarian) community and is synonymous with the Khandayats of the coastal region. This is evident by the striking similarity of rituals and the gods they pray. Bhulias were migrated to and settled in this region by some rulers, but the exact time period is controversial. Agharias were migrated from the mughal empire of Agra for establishing a cultivator community during war when Kuiltas were assigned the duty of part-time Kshatriyas. Sambalpuri is the language for communication. Oriya and English are used for official purposes and for higher education.

Culture

Kalas Yatra

Nuakhai (Nabarna) is the main festival of Bijepur. Bijepur celebrates Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Ananta Puja, Car Festival (Ratha Yatra), Ram Leela & Krishna every year. Krishna is an open stage dramatization with virtually the whole town as a stage, with the universal theme of ‘triumph of good over evil’. It depicts the mythological story of Krishna starting from marriage of his parents till the death of Kansa, the evil king. For this whole period, the town turns into the mythological city of Mathura with Kansa (played by an artist) ‘ruling’ over it.

Shopping

Bijepur has many shopping places in town. Beauty Collection is famous for its retail garment section. Daily market on Bijepur witnesses a large number of people for shopping fresh vegetables.

One will find garments for quite reasonable price in BIjepur market. Chaulbara (rice pakoda) is a delicious dish, On roadsides, yummy chat, panipuri, samosa is always available.

Economics

The economy of Bijepur is largely dependent on agricultural products. The daily vegetable market of Bijepur is claimed to be the largest vegetable origin in this Block. "SAMBALPURI SAREES" originated from Here. Ikkat Hand wooven sarees and other Sambalpuri clothes are made in Bijepur.

Schools & College in Bijepur

1. Bijepur Cllege, Bijepur
   
2. Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir
   
3. Govt. Girls High School
   
4. Govt. High School
   
5. Arobinda Inter Education
   
6. Shankarshan M.E. School
   
7. Balaka U.P. School
   
8. Balika U.P. School
   
9. Ananda Marga
   

Bijepur Degree College, Bijepur

Bijepur (Degree) College, Bijepur, in the district of Bargarh, was established in the year 1990 to provide Higher Education to the people of this locality. Bijepur is inhabited mostly by S.C., S.T. and OBC. Population Who depend upon agriculture as the source of livelihood. Before the establishment of this college only the privileged few were pursuing their education out side and the poor were compelled to close their studies at H.S.C. Or +2 level.

Indian Freedom Fighter

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Parbati Giri

Parbati Giri, nicknamed as the Mother Teresa of Western Orissa, was a prominent female freedom fighter from Orissa, India. The women freedom fighters of Orissa played a significant role in the Indian Freedom Struggle. Giri was born in Samlaipadar village near Bijepur of the present Bargarh district and undivided Sambalpur district in 19 January 1926. Due to her anti-British government activities, she was imprisoned for two years.Parbati Giri was just 16 when she was in the forefront of agitation following Mahatma Gandhi’s “Quit India” call. She continued to serve the nation socially after independence. She opened an orphanage at Paikmal village and devoted rest of her life for the welfare of orphans.

Bijepur Tehsil

List Of Villages in Bijepur

Badbausen	Badbramahani	Bairakhapali	Beniachal	Bhatigaon	Bijepur	Budapali	Buromunda
Charpali	Ganthiapali	Jaring	Jekhiapali	Kharmunda	Laumunda	M.srigida	Pada
Pahandi	Patharala	Saipali	Samaleipadar	Sanbausen	Surubali	T.gendapali	Talapadar

List Of Sub Villages in Bijepur

Ailpur	Aimal	Arda	B Nuapali	Badipali	Balanda	Bandupali	Banjidungri
Barangabahal	Barguda	Barkani	Barmunda	Baunsanpola	Bhalubahal	Bhalupali	Bhatibahali
Bhetiapadar	Bhoipali	Bhoiropur	Billeipali	Brahmanipali	Budhadhara	Cherangamunda	Darlipali
Deheripali	Dhumapali	Gudimunda	J Sirigida	Jalpali	Jampali	Jhirlipali	K Gandpali
K Nuapali	Kalangadera	Kalangapali	Kandhara	Kandihi	Kanpuri	Karle	Karnapa
Katapali	Keseipali	Keutipali	Khaliapali	Khanda	Khuntpali	Kurkuta	Kurlamunda
Lemdhar	Litipali	Luhurapali	M Gandpali	Mahaberna	Mahulpali	Majhipali	Manikchoura
Manoharpali	Manpur	Masanabahal	Muindomahul	P Gandapali	Phulerpali	Pipilipali	Pradhanmal
Purna	Putka	Putkigrinjel	Rangamatia	Ranimal	Rengalipali	Sadhupali	Saledamki
Sandibahal	Sargipali	Satbandh	Tangrupadar	Tengra	Tuhilamal

As per Census

1991

Block	Population	Education	Medical Facility	Drinking water	Post & Telegraph	Market	Approach road	Pucca road	Power supply
Bijepur	84568	84084	54021	84568	33056	22014	27409	18368	75194

2001

BLOCK	Geog Area (sq. km)	No of House holds	No of Villages	Population	SC population	ST population
BIJEPUR	323.94	23135	110	95843	18918	12841

Politicians

1. Ashok Ku Panigrahi: Ex MLA Bijepur [jagannath Nagar, Dhirpur Road, Barpali, Dist: Bargarh 768029]
   
2. Kishori Mani Singh: Ex MLA Bijepur
   
3. Ripunath Seth: Ex Minister & Ex MLA Bijepur [Barpali, Dist: Bargarh 768028]
   
4. Rajib Lochan Hota: Ex MLA Bijepur [Chairman, Pharmacy College, Barpali 768029]

References

Geographical Position: http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Bijepur.html