Brajabiharipur - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Brajabiharipur is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Motunga and around 35 km from Dhenkanal. Naya Bhagirathipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brajabiharipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brajabiharipur is 402919. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 759019 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Brajabiharipur

As per Census 2011, Brajabiharipur village has a total population of 230 people, consisting of 124 males and 106 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 170 literate and 60 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population230124106
Child Population (0–6 yrs)25178
Scheduled Castes (SC)673829
Literate Population1709674
Illiterate Population602832

Nearby Villages of Brajabiharipur

Brajabiharipur 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)
BudhapankaWest0.85 km
SalapadaSouth-West1.15 km
KunjabiharipurEast1.35 km
BinakarkateniWest1.44 km
MalibidoWest1.68 km
KalusahukateniSouth2.01 km
TarahataNorth-East2.27 km
HaladibahaliSouth-West2.31 km
NuanaiNorth-East2.36 km
TalabaghalundaSouth-East2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brajabiharipur

Brajabiharipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

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

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Brajabiharipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Brajabiharipur

Where is Brajabiharipur located?

Brajabiharipur village is located in Odapada Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brajabiharipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Brajabiharipur is Naya Bhagirathipur.

What is the pincode of Brajabiharipur?

The pincode of Brajabiharipur is 759019.

What is the population of Brajabiharipur?

Brajabiharipur has a total population of 230, including 124 males and 106 females.

How many households are there in Brajabiharipur?

There are 65 households in Brajabiharipur.

What is the literacy rate in Brajabiharipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brajabiharipur is 73.91%. Male literacy is 77.42% and female literacy is 69.81%.