Bhatigaon - Barpali, Bargarh

Bhatigaon is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Barapali and around 80 km from Bargarh. Bhatigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatigaon is 380477. The village covers a total geographical area of 281 hectares and falls under the 768029 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhatigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatigaon village had a total population of 1,889 people, including 964 males and 925 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.46%, with male literacy at 83.35% and female literacy at 67.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 716, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatigaon

Bhatigaon 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 Bhatigaon

Bhatigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Bhatigaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Bhatigaon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatigaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhatigaon

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

FAQs about Bhatigaon