Bhainsa - Patnagarh, Balangir

Bhainsa is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhainsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhainsa is 420657. The village covers a total geographical area of 1233 hectares and falls under the 767048 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhainsa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhainsa village had a total population of 4,259 people, including 2,171 males and 2,088 females, living in 1,177 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 85.75% and female literacy at 70.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 778.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhainsa

Bhainsa 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 Bhainsa

Bhainsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bhainsa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhainsa is about 30 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 Bhainsa

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

Health Facilities in Bhainsa

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

FAQs about Bhainsa