Bedpur - Simulia, Balasore

Bedpur is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Similia and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Bati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bedpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedpur is 394069. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bedpur 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 Bedpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bedpur village had a total population of 331 people, including 173 males and 158 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.41%, with male literacy at 94.97% and female literacy at 81.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedpur

Bedpur 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 Bedpur

Bedpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Bedpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bedpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedpur

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

Health Facilities in Bedpur

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

FAQs about Bedpur