Bisalkana - Bonth, Bhadrak

Bisalkana is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Agarpada and around 25 km from Bhadrak. Badabarchikayan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bisalkana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bisalkana is 394323. The village covers a total geographical area of 236 hectares and falls under the 756115 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bisalkana 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 Bisalkana

As per Census 2011, Bisalkana village has a total population of 1,074 people, consisting of 549 males and 525 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 762 literate and 312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 349 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,074549525
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1497178
Scheduled Castes (SC)349166183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)723636
Literate Population762438324
Illiterate Population312111201

Nearby Villages of Bisalkana

Bisalkana 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)
AptirasadangiNorth-West1.35 km
BadbarchhikayanSouth-East1.35 km
ErendeiSouth-West1.44 km
BhagaramWest1.67 km
BadamahisigothaNorth1.90 km
JayasingpurSouth-East2.06 km
ChariganNorth-East2.07 km
RajnagarmangalpurEast2.25 km
KadabarangSouth2.26 km
BantalaSouth-West2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bisalkana

Public transport in the Bisalkana is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Bisalkana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Bisalkana is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bisalkana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bisalkana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bisalkana

Where is Bisalkana located?

Bisalkana village is located in Bonth Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bisalkana?

The Gram Panchayat of Bisalkana is Badabarchikayan.

What is the pincode of Bisalkana?

The pincode of Bisalkana is 756115.

What is the population of Bisalkana?

Bisalkana has a total population of 1,074, including 549 males and 525 females.

How many households are there in Bisalkana?

There are 245 households in Bisalkana.

What is the literacy rate in Bisalkana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bisalkana is 70.95%. Male literacy is 79.78% and female literacy is 61.71%.