Bhadra - Saintala, Balangir

Bhadra is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhadra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadra is 421163. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Titilagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhadra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadra village had a total population of 632 people, including 291 males and 341 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,172 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.55%, with male literacy at 94.12% and female literacy at 74.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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

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 Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Bhadra is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhadra 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 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