Bhogapur - Khaira, Balasore

Bhogapur is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Similia and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Jhinkiria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhogapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhogapur is 394044. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bhogapur

As per Census 2011, Bhogapur village has a total population of 689 people, consisting of 344 males and 345 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 406 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhogapur

Bhogapur 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 Bhogapur

Bhogapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Bhogapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bhogapur 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 Bhogapur

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

Health Facilities in Bhogapur

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

FAQs about Bhogapur