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'''Bijalpur''' is in the south-west suburban of [[Indore]] city. It has population of 40,000 (as per Census record 2011). It was included in [[Indore]] in 1983.
'''Bijalpur''' is in the south-west region of [[Indore]] city in India. It has population of 40,000 (as per Census record 2011).


==Location==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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 situated on [[National Highway 3 (India)|National Highway 3]] between  [[Rau]] and [[Rajendra Nagar, Indore|Rajendra Nagar]], on the outskirts of Indore. It is a growing suburb with many new schools and the Indore Bypass under construction.
== History ==  
 
{{Unreferenced section|date=February 2021}}
== Environment ==  
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.
{{Unreferenced|date=February 2021}}
Bijalpur is known for its natural environment and farming community. The majority of its population lives around Akhil bhartiya chandravanshiya Kshatriya khati samaj. Bijalpur played a role in the Kisan movement of 2017, which aimed to draw the government's attention to issues faced by the farming community.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} Because of this middle-class people suffered a lot.{{original research inline|date=July 2018}} Bijalpur did many efforts for uplifting women.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} Bijalpur got many IPS officers, doctors, engineers, software developers and chartered accountants.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} The Kabaddi team in Bijalpur has won many championships, and the city played host to the all India Kabbadi tournament in 1991.


==Geography==
==Geography==
{{Unreferenced section|date=February 2021}}
Bijalpur is situated at an altitude of about {{cvt|530|m}} 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 {{cvt|32-35|inch}} of rainfall followed by mild winters in the months of Dec-Jan.
Bijalpur is situated at an altitude of about {{cvt|530|m}} 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 {{cvt|32-35|inch}} 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.<ref>{{cite news |author=Staff Reporter |title=No water supply in nearly 30 colonies in Indore today |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/no-water-supply-in-nearly-30-colonies-in-indore-today |access-date=6 December 2021 |work=The Free Press Journal |publisher=freepressjournal.in |date=6 Aug 2021 |location=Indore |language=English}}</ref>


Summer daytime temperature can reach {{cvt|45|°C}} with 20-25% humidity. Winter night temperature can fall to {{cvt|5-6|°C}} with 20-25% humidity. Annual rainfall is about {{cvt|32-35|inch}}.
==Politics==
 
Bijalpur area falls under the [[Rau (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Rau]] Assembly Constituency<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kaushik |first1=Krishn |title=Indore: With 8-time MP Sumitra bowing out, Congress says this time will be different |url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/indore-with-8-time-mp-sumitra-mahajan-bowing-out-congress-says-this-time-will-be-different-5727965/ |access-date=6 December 2021 |work=Indian Express |publisher=indianexpress.com |date=15 May 2019 |location=Indore |language=English}}</ref> in [[Indore District]]. The current elected Member is [[Madhu verma]] from the [[Bhartiya janta party|BJP]].
==Infrastructures==
 
Many new planned infrastructures are booming around the area such as Indigo Homes, Nice Gardens, Galaxy Resorts etc. There is also a large mall being constructed which will house together a multiplex, mega stores - Big Bazar, D Mart etc.
 
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|work= |publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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.
 
==Connectivity==
 
===Road===
Bijalpur is situated on [[National Highway 3 (India)]] and has got frequent city bus connection with Indore Palasia-Mhow-Pithampur through an extensive network of city buses, both private and run by Indore city transport limited.
 
===Railway===
Bijalpur is situated on Longest functioning [[metre gauge]] rail line in India from Ratlam to Akola. There are regular passenger train services throughout the day connecting Bijalpur with Indore City, Ratlam, Mhow, Khandwa, Akola, Ujjain. This rail line is being converted into a {{RailGauge|1676mm}} [[broad gauge]] line of [[Indian Railways]]. There is very less freight traffic on this section.
 
The nearest broad gauge railway station is the main railway station of Indore, [[Indore Junction]] (INDB), {{convert|15|km}} away. Indore is one of the major terminus and has regular daily connections to almost all major towns in the country.


==Administration==
==Transport==
Bijalpur is situated near the [[National Highway 3 (India)|AB Road (NH 52)]] and has got a frequent connection of city buses from the main Bijalpur Square.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}


Bijalpur comes under Indore Parliamentary constituency and is a separate seat for State Assembly named [[Rau (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]], sending its own [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)]].
The nearest broad gauge railway station is [[Rajendra Nagar railway station]]. However, the main railway station of Indore, [[Indore Junction railway station]] is {{convert|10|km}} away. Indore Jn is one of the major stations and has regular daily connections to almost all major cities in the country.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}


It comes under jurisdiction of Indore Collector, an IAS officer and Senior Superintendent of Police, an IPS Officer.
==Places of interest==
Bijalpur Lake: Also houses the sewage treatment plant.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bodies of missing children found at Bijalpur Lake Indore |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/mp/indore/news/bodies-of-missing-children-found-at-bijalpur-talab-in-madhya-pradesh-indore-127438932.html |access-date=6 December 2021 |work=Dainik Bhaskar |publisher=bhaskar.com |date=6 Dec 2021 |location=Indore |language=Hindi}}</ref>


==Education and Research==
==References==
 
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.
 
[[Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology]], dealing with research in Laser & Nuclear science  is also near Bijalpur.
 
==Notes ==
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{{Neighbourhoods of Indore}}


[[Category:Suburbs of Indore]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Indore]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Indore]]
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Latest revision as of 16:49, 4 April 2025

Bijalpur
Suburb
Bijalpur is located in Madhya Pradesh
Bijalpur
Bijalpur
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Bijalpur is located in India
Bijalpur
Bijalpur
Bijalpur (India)
Coordinates: 22°38′5″N 75°48′41″E / 22.63472°N 75.81139°E / 22.63472; 75.81139
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictIndore District
CityIndore
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyIndore Municipal Corporation (IMC)
 • MayorMalini Laxmansingh Gaur
 • District CollectorManish Singh, IAS
Population
 (2011)
 • Total40,000
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
452001
Vehicle registrationMP-09
Lok Sabha constituencyIndore
Vidhan Sabha constituencyRau
Websiteimcindore.mp.gov.in

Bijalpur is in the south-west region of Indore city in India. It has population of 40,000 (as per Census record 2011).

As of 2001 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.

History[edit | edit source]

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.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Bijalpur is situated at an altitude of about 530 m (1,740 ft) 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 32–35 in (810–890 mm) 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]

Politics[edit | edit source]

Bijalpur area falls under the Rau Assembly Constituency[3] in Indore District. The current elected Member is Madhu verma from the BJP.

Transport[edit | edit source]

Bijalpur is situated near the AB Road (NH 52) and has got a frequent connection of city buses from the main Bijalpur Square.[citation needed]

The nearest broad gauge railway station is Rajendra Nagar railway station. However, the main railway station of Indore, Indore Junction railway station is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away. Indore Jn is one of the major stations and has regular daily connections to almost all major cities in the country.[citation needed]

Places of interest[edit | edit source]

Bijalpur Lake: Also houses the sewage treatment plant.[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  2. Staff Reporter (6 August 2021). "No water supply in nearly 30 colonies in Indore today". The Free Press Journal. Indore: freepressjournal.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  3. Kaushik, Krishn (15 May 2019). "Indore: With 8-time MP Sumitra bowing out, Congress says this time will be different". Indian Express. Indore: indianexpress.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  4. "Bodies of missing children found at Bijalpur Lake Indore". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Indore: bhaskar.com. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)