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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatapada village had a total population of 3,041 people, including 1,483 males and 1,558 females, living in 626 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.98%, with male literacy at 91.35% and female literacy at 76.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 468.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bhatapada