Bhatasar - Bangomunda, Balangir

Bhatasar is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Sindhekela and around 50 km from Balangir. Sindhekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatasar is 421405. The village covers a total geographical area of 290 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Bhatasar 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 Bhatasar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatasar village had a total population of 352 people, including 171 males and 181 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 68.21% and female literacy at 31.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatasar

Bhatasar 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 Bhatasar

Bhatasar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Bhatasar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhatasar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatasar

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

Health Facilities in Bhatasar

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

FAQs about Bhatasar