Bhanpur - Bangomunda, Balangir

Bhanpur is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Sindhekela and around 59 km from Balangir. Jhalap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanpur is 421414. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bhanpur

As per Census 2011, Bhanpur village has a total population of 437 people, consisting of 215 males and 222 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 167 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhanpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhanpur

Bhanpur 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 Bhanpur

Bhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Bhanpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhanpur is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhanpur

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

FAQs about Bhanpur