Bhagirathipur - Athmallik, Angul

Bhagirathipur is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Thakurgarh and around 66 km from Anugul . Krutibashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagirathipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagirathipur is 405032. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Bhagirathipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Athmallik Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhagirathipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagirathipur village had a total population of 252 people, including 122 males and 130 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.63%, with male literacy at 92.08% and female literacy at 74.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhagirathipur

Bhagirathipur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bhagirathipur

Bhagirathipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Handapa, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Bhagirathipur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bhagirathipur is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagirathipur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhagirathipur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bhagirathipur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhagirathipur village are given below:

FAQs about Bhagirathipur