Bahadalnagar - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Bahadalnagar is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Sanasasan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahadalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahadalnagar is 394458. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Bahadalnagar

As per Census 2011, Bahadalnagar village has a total population of 826 people, consisting of 408 males and 418 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 621 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population826408418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945539
Scheduled Castes (SC)223112111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)562531
Literate Population621326295
Illiterate Population20582123

Nearby Villages of Bahadalnagar

Bahadalnagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RanipadaNorth-West0.75 km
BadasasanSouth-West1.12 km
BimbalabarSouth-East1.18 km
SansasanSouth-West1.75 km
TaragoNorth-East1.76 km
BadakantapadaNorth-West1.88 km
MantagariaWest2.04 km
SunagadiaNorth2.13 km
GavigadiaNorth-West2.19 km
TentuliaNorth-West2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bahadalnagar

Bahadalnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bahadalnagar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Bahadalnagar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahadalnagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bahadalnagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bahadalnagar

Where is Bahadalnagar located?

Bahadalnagar village is located in Bhandari Pokhari Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bahadalnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bahadalnagar is Sanasasan.

What is the pincode of Bahadalnagar?

The pincode of Bahadalnagar is 756120.

What is the population of Bahadalnagar?

Bahadalnagar has a total population of 826, including 408 males and 418 females.

How many households are there in Bahadalnagar?

There are 172 households in Bahadalnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Bahadalnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahadalnagar is 75.18%. Male literacy is 79.90% and female literacy is 70.57%.