Bijalpur | |
Settlement Type: | Suburb |
Pushpin Map: | India Madhya Pradesh#India |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Madhya Pradesh, India |
Coordinates: | 22.6347°N 75.8114°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Madhya Pradesh |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Indore District |
Subdivision Type3: | City |
Subdivision Name3: | Indore |
Subdivision Type4: | Zone |
Subdivision Type5: | Ward |
Government Type: | Municipal Corporation |
Governing Body: | Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Malini Laxmansingh Gaur |
Leader Title1: | District Collector |
Leader Name1: | Manish Singh, IAS |
Population Total: | 40,000 |
Population As Of: | 2011 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Hindi |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 452001 |
Registration Plate: | MP-09 |
Blank1 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
Blank1 Info Sec1: | Indore |
Blank2 Name Sec1: | Vidhan Sabha constituency |
Blank2 Info Sec1: | Rau |
Bijalpur is in the south-west region of Indore city in India. It has population of 40,000 (as per Census record 2011).
India census,[1] Bijalpur had a population of 18000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bijalpur has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 89%, and female literacy is 74%. In Bijalpur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Bijalpur is known for its natural environment and farming community. The Kabaddi team in Bijalpur has won many championships, and the city played host to the all India Kabbadi tournament in 1991.
Bijalpur is situated at an altitude of about above mean sea level. Climate is sub tropical which is typical in this part of country. Summers are hot and dry followed by monsoon months, with approximate of rainfall followed by mild winters in the months of Dec-Jan.It has Government women polytechnic college situated on Bijalpur square. It also has schools and colleges attached to Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and RGPV in its vicinity. There is a water control flow room in Bijalpur.[2]
Bijalpur area falls under the Rau Assembly Constituency[3] in Indore District. The current elected Member is Madhu verma from the BJP.
Bijalpur is situated near the AB Road (NH 52) and has got a frequent connection of city buses from the main Bijalpur Square.
The nearest broad gauge railway station is Rajendra Nagar railway station. However, the main railway station of Indore, Indore Junction railway station is away. Indore Jn is one of the major stations and has regular daily connections to almost all major cities in the country.
Bijalpur Lake: Also houses the sewage treatment plant.[4]