Bhairigubha - Muribahal, Balangir

Bhairigubha is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Ganrei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhairigubha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhairigubha is 421321. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bhairigubha 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 Bhairigubha

As per Census 2011, Bhairigubha village has a total population of 551 people, consisting of 281 males and 270 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 313 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population551281270
Child Population (0–6 yrs)612536
Scheduled Castes (SC)1376968
Scheduled Tribes (ST)352015
Literate Population313191122
Illiterate Population23890148

Nearby Villages of Bhairigubha

Bhairigubha 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)
PhulbandhaEast1.09 km
GoimundaNorth-West1.19 km
BalikhamarSouth1.41 km
BudhipadarNorth1.71 km
KansilSouth-West1.77 km
MalkasadaSouth-East1.97 km
PhatamundaNorth-East2.15 km
RanipurSouth2.16 km
JhinkidungriNorth-West2.29 km
BhormundaNorth2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhairigubha

Bhairigubha 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 26.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Bhairigubha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhairigubha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhairigubha

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhairigubha

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

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

FAQs about Bhairigubha

Where is Bhairigubha located?

Bhairigubha village is located in Muribahal Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhairigubha?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhairigubha is Ganrei.

What is the pincode of Bhairigubha?

The pincode of Bhairigubha is 767040.

What is the population of Bhairigubha?

Bhairigubha has a total population of 551, including 281 males and 270 females.

How many households are there in Bhairigubha?

There are 163 households in Bhairigubha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhairigubha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhairigubha is 56.81%. Male literacy is 67.97% and female literacy is 45.19%.