Bhatapada - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Bhatapada is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Chandabali and around 55 km from Bhadrak. Bhatapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatapada is 395352. The village covers a total geographical area of 802 hectares and falls under the 756133 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bhatapada

As per Census 2011, Bhatapada village has a total population of 3,041 people, consisting of 1,483 males and 1,558 females. The village has 626 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 363 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,249 literate and 792 illiterate residents. Additionally, 468 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0411,4831,558
Child Population (0–6 yrs)363177186
Scheduled Castes (SC)468233235
Literate Population2,2491,1931,056
Illiterate Population792290502

Nearby Villages of Bhatapada

Bhatapada 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)
JayakrushnapurNorth-East1.37 km
PanasapadaSouth1.68 km
NaugorudaNorth-East1.90 km
SerapurEast1.96 km
SaentapanijhariaSouth-East2.34 km
MahuliaSouth-East2.37 km
ChandanpurEast2.49 km
SaintaSouth2.62 km
NischantaSouth-East2.66 km
JaganathpurWest2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatapada

Bhatapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bhatapada is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Bhatapada is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatapada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhatapada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhatapada

Where is Bhatapada located?

Bhatapada village is located in Chandbali Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatapada?

Bhatapada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhatapada?

The pincode of Bhatapada is 756133.

What is the population of Bhatapada?

Bhatapada has a total population of 3,041, including 1,483 males and 1,558 females.

How many households are there in Bhatapada?

There are 626 households in Bhatapada.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatapada is 73.96%. Male literacy is 80.45% and female literacy is 67.78%.