Bhitarsaradiha - Jaleswar, Balasore

Bhitarsaradiha is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Raibania and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Chamargan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitarsaradiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitarsaradiha is 391413. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bhitarsaradiha 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 Bhitarsaradiha

As per Census 2011, Bhitarsaradiha village has a total population of 809 people, consisting of 387 males and 422 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 552 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 273 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population809387422
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1184474
Scheduled Castes (SC)725
Scheduled Tribes (ST)273129144
Literate Population552301251
Illiterate Population25786171

Nearby Villages of Bhitarsaradiha

Bhitarsaradiha 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)
BaharsaradihaSouth-East1.31 km
KankaiNorth-East1.59 km
TeghariEast1.66 km
KalamaWest2.28 km
ChaphlaEast2.75 km
TaradighiEast2.80 km
ChamarganSouth-East2.86 km
JhatiapadaSouth-West3.30 km
BardihaNorth-West3.38 km
NarayanpurEast3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhitarsaradiha

Bhitarsaradiha 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 109.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Jaleswar to Bhitarsaradiha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bhitarsaradiha is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhitarsaradiha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhitarsaradiha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhitarsaradiha

Where is Bhitarsaradiha located?

Bhitarsaradiha village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhitarsaradiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhitarsaradiha is Chamargan.

What is the pincode of Bhitarsaradiha?

The pincode of Bhitarsaradiha is 756033.

What is the population of Bhitarsaradiha?

Bhitarsaradiha has a total population of 809, including 387 males and 422 females.

How many households are there in Bhitarsaradiha?

There are 169 households in Bhitarsaradiha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhitarsaradiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhitarsaradiha is 68.23%. Male literacy is 77.78% and female literacy is 59.48%.