Bhejipadar - Saintala, Balangir

Bhejipadar is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kansar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhejipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhejipadar is 421170. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Bhejipadar 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 Bhejipadar

As per Census 2011, Bhejipadar village has a total population of 871 people, consisting of 441 males and 430 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 487 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 227 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population871441430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015249
Scheduled Castes (SC)1276562
Scheduled Tribes (ST)227113114
Literate Population487282205
Illiterate Population384159225

Nearby Villages of Bhejipadar

Bhejipadar 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)
PutigaonSouth-East1.91 km
KechhomuhanNorth2.00 km
KansarNorth-West2.50 km
BindhaniNorth-East2.64 km
BelkhandiSouth3.16 km
SargulmalparaSouth-East3.18 km
GhunsarSouth-West3.38 km
SandungirigudaEast3.68 km
KusmalNorth4.37 km
DeuliSouth-West4.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhejipadar

Bhejipadar 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 12.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Bhejipadar is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhejipadar is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhejipadar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhejipadar 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 Bhejipadar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhejipadar

Where is Bhejipadar located?

Bhejipadar village is located in Saintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhejipadar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhejipadar is Kansar.

What is the pincode of Bhejipadar?

The pincode of Bhejipadar is 767032.

What is the population of Bhejipadar?

Bhejipadar has a total population of 871, including 441 males and 430 females.

How many households are there in Bhejipadar?

There are 235 households in Bhejipadar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhejipadar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhejipadar is 55.91%. Male literacy is 63.95% and female literacy is 47.67%.