Bhapur - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Bhapur is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhapur is 403347. The village covers a total geographical area of 569 hectares and falls under the 759015 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bhapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhapur village had a total population of 5,014 people, including 2,569 males and 2,445 females, living in 1,174 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.66%, with male literacy at 81.08% and female literacy at 70.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 458.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhapur

Bhapur 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 Bhapur

Bhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Bhapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Bhapur 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 Bhapur

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

Health Facilities in Bhapur

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

FAQs about Bhapur