Bhagia - Simulia, Balasore

Bhagia is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 0.5 km from Similia and around 53 km from Baleshwar. Bangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagia is 394165. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bhagia 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 Bhagia

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagia village had a total population of 348 people, including 202 males and 146 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 723 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.56%, with male literacy at 96.57% and female literacy at 77.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagia

Bhagia 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 Bhagia

Bhagia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bhagia is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bhagia is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagia

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

Health Facilities in Bhagia

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

FAQs about Bhagia