Bhadra - Loisinga, Balangir

Bhadra is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Balangir and around 26 km from Balangir. Kusang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhadra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadra is 419986. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bhadra

As per Census 2011, Bhadra village has a total population of 706 people, consisting of 356 males and 350 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 478 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhadra

Bhadra 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 Bhadra

Bhadra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Bhadra is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhadra is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhadra

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

Health Facilities in Bhadra

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

FAQs about Bhadra