Bedhapal - Baliapal, Balasore

Bedhapal is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Baliapal and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Asti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bedhapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedhapal is 391958. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 756026 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Bedhapal

According to the 2011 Census, Bedhapal village had a total population of 2,986 people, including 1,507 males and 1,479 females, living in 619 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.92%, with male literacy at 92.11% and female literacy at 73.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedhapal

Bedhapal 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 Bedhapal

Bedhapal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Bedhapal is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bedhapal is about 60 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 Bedhapal

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

Health Facilities in Bedhapal

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

FAQs about Bedhapal