Bijepur
| Bijepur बिजेपुर | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Bijepur Location in Bargarh, Odisha, India  Bijepur Bijepur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°07′N 83°17′E / 21.12°N 83.28°ECoordinates: 21°07′N 83°17′E / 21.12°N 83.28°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Odisha |
| District | Bargarh |
| Government | |
| • Type | N.A.C. |
| • Body | Bijepur Notified Area Council |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Smt. Rita Sahu, (BJD) |
| Elevation | 189 m (620 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 11,827 as of 2,011 Census |
| Languages | |
| • Local | Koshali |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 768032 |
| Vehicle registration | OD-17 |
| Website |
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Bijepur is a block and a Notified Area Council (N.A.C.) in Bargarh district in the state of Odisha, India. It is one of the 147 Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Odisha.
Bijepur is inhabited by various communities, but most people are of Meher (Bhulia) cast who depend upon weaving business as the source of livelihood.
Geography
Bijepur is a populated place in the region of western Odisha, the country of India with an average elevation of 189 meter above sea level. Which is situated in Padampur sub-division and about 26 km south-east 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.
Demographics
As of India census, Bijepur had a population of 31,253 (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. 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.
Economics
The economy of Bijepur is largely dependent on sambalpuri saree. The daily 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.
Education
Bijepur College was established in 1985.