Bhimapur - Kishorenagar, Angul

Bhimapur is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Kishorenagar and around 94 km from Anugul . Kadalimunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhimapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimapur is 404715. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bhimapur 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 Bhimapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhimapur village had a total population of 248 people, including 129 males and 119 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.32%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 59.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population248129119
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291514
Scheduled Castes (SC)532528
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1095851
Literate Population1549262
Illiterate Population943757

Nearby Villages of Bhimapur

Bhimapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaniadohaliEast1.36 km
SaleigothaNorth-West1.52 km
BadarohilaSouth1.71 km
BudiabahalSouth-East2.03 km
DhauragothWest2.07 km
MajurakachheniSouth-East2.64 km
MundabedaSouth2.77 km
DohaliNorth-East2.92 km
KadalimundaSouth-West3.00 km
GunduridadarNorth-West3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhimapur

Public transport in the Bhimapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Bhimapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bhimapur is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhimapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhimapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhimapur

Where is Bhimapur located?

Bhimapur village is located in Kishorenagar Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhimapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhimapur is Kadalimunda.

What is the pincode of Bhimapur?

The pincode of Bhimapur is 759126.

What is the population of Bhimapur?

Bhimapur had a total population of 248, including 129 males and 119 females.

How many households are there in Bhimapur?

Bhimapur had 52 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhimapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhimapur was 70.32%. Male literacy was 80.70% and female literacy was 59.05%.