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

As per Census 2011, Bedhapal village has a total population of 1,699 people, consisting of 914 males and 785 females. The village has 342 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,384 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,699914785
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17310469
Scheduled Castes (SC)272137135
Literate Population1,384777607
Illiterate Population315137178

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JineiloEast1.02 km
ArakhapalNorth-West1.23 km
MaindaNorth1.28 km
MugapadakateniSouth-East1.41 km
SasapasiWest2.06 km
MugapadaSouth2.11 km
KhurusiaNorth-West2.20 km
AdipuraEast2.31 km
JiralSouth-West2.36 km
MathakaragolaNorth2.58 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bedhapal

Where is Bedhapal located?

Bedhapal village is located in Kamakshyanagar Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bedhapal?

The Gram Panchayat of Bedhapal is Arakhapal.

What is the pincode of Bedhapal?

The pincode of Bedhapal is 759023.

What is the population of Bedhapal?

Bedhapal has a total population of 1,699, including 914 males and 785 females.

How many households are there in Bedhapal?

There are 342 households in Bedhapal.

What is the literacy rate in Bedhapal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bedhapal is 81.46%. Male literacy is 85.01% and female literacy is 77.32%.