Brahmapur - Kantapada, Cuttack

Brahmapur is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Gobindpur and around 32 km from Cuttack. Uradha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmapur is 400228. The village covers a total geographical area of 50 hectares and falls under the 754105 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Brahmapur

As per Census 2011, Brahmapur village has a total population of 315 people, consisting of 152 males and 163 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 215 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population315152163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391524
Scheduled Castes (SC)1295871
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population21512194
Illiterate Population1003169

Nearby Villages of Brahmapur

Brahmapur 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)
UttaranaSouth-East0.57 km
PohalaSouth-West0.66 km
BabajaSouth-East1.40 km
UradhaSouth-West1.87 km
ArisolaSouth2.05 km
DimiriSouth-East2.06 km
KharibilEast2.22 km
ManikundaWest2.28 km
TundaNorth2.28 km
EranchaNorth-East2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brahmapur

Brahmapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Brahmapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Brahmapur is about 32 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 Brahmapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Brahmapur 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 Brahmapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Brahmapur 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 Brahmapur

Where is Brahmapur located?

Brahmapur village is located in Kantapada Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brahmapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Brahmapur is Uradha.

What is the pincode of Brahmapur?

The pincode of Brahmapur is 754105.

What is the population of Brahmapur?

Brahmapur has a total population of 315, including 152 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Brahmapur?

There are 77 households in Brahmapur.

What is the literacy rate in Brahmapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brahmapur is 68.25%. Male literacy is 79.61% and female literacy is 57.67%.