Bhanpur - Jaleswar, Balasore

Bhanpur is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Jaleswar and around 55 km from Baleshwar. Sikharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanpur is 391459. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 756087 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Bhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanpur village had a total population of 798 people, including 416 males and 382 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.64%, with male literacy at 96.19% and female literacy at 82.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanpur

Bhanpur 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 Bhanpur

Bhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Bhanpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bhanpur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhanpur

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

FAQs about Bhanpur