Bamkura - Dhamnagar, Bhadrak

Bamkura is a village situated in the Dhamnagar tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Dhusuri and around 26 km from Bhadrak. Bamkura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamkura is 395276. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 756119 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bamkura

According to the 2011 Census, Bamkura village had a total population of 3,270 people, including 1,638 males and 1,632 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.79%, with male literacy at 93.90% and female literacy at 81.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,011.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamkura

Bamkura 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 Bamkura

Public transport in the Bamkura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bamkura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Bamkura is about 26 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 Bamkura

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

Health Facilities in Bamkura

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

FAQs about Bamkura