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Bijalpur is in the south-west region of Indore city in India. It has population of 40,000 (as per Census record 2011).
Template:As of 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
Template:Unreferenced section 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
Bijalpur is situated at an altitude of about Template:Cvt 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 Template:Cvt 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
Bijalpur area falls under the Rau Assembly Constituency[3] in Indore District. The current elected Member is Madhu verma from the BJP.
Transport
Bijalpur is situated near the AB Road (NH 52) and has got a frequent connection of city buses from the main Bijalpur Square.Template: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 Template:Convert away. Indore Jn is one of the major stations and has regular daily connections to almost all major cities in the country.Template:Citation needed
Places of interest
Bijalpur Lake: Also houses the sewage treatment plant.[4]
References
- ↑ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). Census Commission of India.
- ↑ No water supply in nearly 30 colonies in Indore today. The Free Press Journal(6 Aug 2021). Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ↑ Indore: With 8-time MP Sumitra bowing out, Congress says this time will be different. Indian Express(15 May 2019). Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ↑ Bodies of missing children found at Bijalpur Lake Indore. Dainik Bhaskar(6 Dec 2021). Retrieved 6 December 2021.