Bhatbida - Sohela, Bargarh

Bhatbida is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Lebedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatbida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatbida is 380270. The village covers a total geographical area of 456 hectares and falls under the 768033 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhatbida

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatbida village had a total population of 1,114 people, including 555 males and 559 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.27%, with male literacy at 83.67% and female literacy at 64.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatbida

Bhatbida 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 Bhatbida

Bhatbida 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 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Bhatbida is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatbida

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

Health Facilities in Bhatbida

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

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