Bedhapal - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Bedhapal is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Arakhapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bedhapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedhapal is 402424. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 759023 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bedhapal

According to the 2011 Census, Bedhapal village had a total population of 1,699 people, including 914 males and 785 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.69%, with male literacy at 95.93% and female literacy at 84.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedhapal

Bedhapal 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 Bedhapal

Public transport in the Bedhapal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Bedhapal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Bedhapal is about 40 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 Bedhapal

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

Health Facilities in Bedhapal

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

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