Bhatpali - Patnagarh, Balangir

Bhatpali is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tamian serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatpali is 420606. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bhatpali 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 Bhatpali

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatpali village had a total population of 442 people, including 214 males and 228 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.14%, with male literacy at 61.14% and female literacy at 49.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatpali

Bhatpali 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 Bhatpali

Bhatpali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bhatpali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhatpali 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 Bhatpali

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

Health Facilities in Bhatpali

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

FAQs about Bhatpali