Bijapur: In a landmark move, the Chhattisgarh government has launched bus services in the conflict-ridden Bijapur district, reconnecting seven key panchayats, including the remote village of Pamed.
Once considered a Maoist stronghold, Bijapur frequently made headlines for IED blasts, ambushes, and gunfights. Until now, Pamed was unreachable from the district headquarters, forcing travelers to take a 200 km detour via Telangana. For the first time in nearly five decades, a direct bus route now links Pamed to Bijapur.
Bijapur Collector Sambit Mishra highlighted the transformation, attributing the accessibility to newly established security camps. He noted that several villages identified under the Niyad Nellanaar scheme now have direct connectivity to Bijapur’s administrative hub.
Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav recalled that Pamed had road access until 2000, but insurgency cut it off. With security reinforcements in place, infrastructure development has resumed, bringing essential services like water, electricity, and transport to the long-isolated region.
The initiative has been warmly received by locals. Bus driver Mayandra Chapdi shared that 70-80 passengers use the service daily, with security forces ensuring safe travel. Resident Lokesh Yadav expressed the villagers’ enthusiasm, emphasizing how long-awaited connectivity has finally brought relief.
This revival marks a crucial step in bridging Bijapur’s rural areas with the mainstream, offering hope for further development.
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